Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bedford to see all of its attractions.

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 October
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bedford in October
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bedford in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 89 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Bedford, with an average rainfall of 51 mm.

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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 domestic flight to Bedford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Bedford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 74 km from Bedford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 domestic flight to Bedford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Bedford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 74 km from Bedford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Airports near Bedford

CBGCambridge
OXFOxford Kidlington

Airlines serving Bedford

Lufthansa
Good (8,247 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,238 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,086 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,604 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,665 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,246 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,998 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,702 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,499 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,617 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford

Most booked hotels in Bedford

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Holiday Inn Express Bedford By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Verve Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Drift Inn at Wyboston Lakes
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Travelodge Bedford Marston Moretaine
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£32+
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Bedford Swan Hotel and Thermal Spa
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£100+
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The Bedford Centre Hotel By Accorhotels
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£66+
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Hiring a car in Bedford

Hiring a car in Bedford costs £32 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.74 per litre in Bedford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.83 and £27.77. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bedford costs £32 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.74 per litre in Bedford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.83 and £27.77. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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