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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Bedford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bedford

With a population of 13,413, Bedford is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bedford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Bedford

Bedford in December
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bedford in December
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bedford in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 5.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Bedford, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.

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How to Get to Bedford

Plane

Although Bedford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Indianapolis Airport (IND), which is located 96 km from Bedford. Louisville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bedford departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bedford.

Car

Another option to get to Bedford is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 301 km from Bedford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Resla, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Cincinnati, the bus ride to Bedford takes 193 km and will cost you around $13. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 330 km.

Plane

Although Bedford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Indianapolis Airport (IND), which is located 96 km from Bedford. Louisville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bedford departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bedford.

Car

Another option to get to Bedford is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 301 km from Bedford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Resla, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Cincinnati, the bus ride to Bedford takes 193 km and will cost you around $13. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Bedford

SDFLouisville Intl
CVGCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
INDIndianapolis

Airlines serving Bedford

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,682 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (907 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,485 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bedford

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Bedford and Quality Inn and Suites Bedford West.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford

Most booked hotels in Bedford

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Bedford IN
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 138 reviews)
$115+
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Rosemount Motel
1 star
Excellent (8.4, 118 reviews)
$74+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bedford By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8, 208 reviews)
$107+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Bedford
2 stars
Good (6.7, 290 reviews)
$64+
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Quality Inn and Suites Bedford West
2 stars
Good (6.2, 484 reviews)
$58+
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Renting a car in Bedford

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Bedford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Bedford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

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