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

Ely travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ely

With a population of 14,265, Ely is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ely to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Ely

If you’re looking for affordable options, Griddle Bar & Meat House (7 High St Passage) and The White Pheasant (21 Market Street Fordham) are great picks.

When to visit Ely

Ely in September
Estimated hotel price
$55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ely in September
Estimated hotel price
$55
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ely

Plane

When flying to Ely, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Ely from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ely to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 7 miles from the city center, Ely Shippea Hill is the busiest station in Ely. Another popular train station is Ely Littleport, Cambs, located 5 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Ely is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 64 miles from Ely. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ely takes 95 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

When flying to Ely, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Ely from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ely to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 7 miles from the city center, Ely Shippea Hill is the busiest station in Ely. Another popular train station is Ely Littleport, Cambs, located 5 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Ely is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 64 miles from Ely. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ely takes 95 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Ely

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Ely

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ely

Average rates range from around $102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $222 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ely

Most booked hotels in Ely

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Riverside Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1049 reviews)
$117+
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The Three Pickerels
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 367 reviews)
$114+
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ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3964 reviews)
$109+
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Rectory Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3283 reviews)
$79+
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Lamb Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1918 reviews)
$86+
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Travelodge Cambridge Newmarket Road
2 stars
Good (7.5, 179 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Ely

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Ely (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Ely is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Ely (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Ely is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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