Introduction
Where to eat
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 86,658, Bedford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bedford has to offer.

Where to Eat in Bedford

If you’re looking for affordable options, CaRumBar (11 Howard St) and Roca (17 Castle Ln) are great picks.

When to visit Bedford

Bedford in November
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bedford in November
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bedford in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Bedford, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Bedford

Plane

Although Bedford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 44 km from Bedford. The shortest flight to Bedford from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Bedford is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 74 km from Bedford. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car and Sixt, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Bedford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 44 km from Bedford. The shortest flight to Bedford from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Bedford is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 74 km from Bedford. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car and Sixt, among others, in London.

Airports near Bedford

BHXBirmingham
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bedford

Lufthansa
Good (8,214 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,187 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,051 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,517 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,115 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,963 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,511 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,456 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford

Most booked hotels in Bedford

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The George Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 347 reviews)
$140+
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The Eaton Oak
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 844 reviews)
$120+
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Cranfield Management Development Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1500 reviews)
$80+
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Holiday Inn Express Bedford By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2488 reviews)
$74+
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Verve Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1473 reviews)
$75+
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Drift Inn at Wyboston Lakes
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2185 reviews)
$93+
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Renting a car in Bedford

Renting a car in Bedford costs $36 per day, on average, or $108 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $8.29 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 $99.48 and $132.64. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bedford costs $36 per day, on average, or $108 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $8.29 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 $99.48 and $132.64. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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