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. Bedford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Bedford
Where to Eat in Bedford
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Legstraps (20 Keeley Lane Wootton) and Amici - Bedford (27 St Peters Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Oakley Arms, Harrold (98-104 High St) and CaRumBar (11 Howard St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bedford.
When to visit Bedford
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.
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.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Bedford, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Bedford to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city centre, Bedford is the busiest station in Bedford. Another popular train station is Bedford Flitwick, located 15 km from the centre.
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 Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Bedford takes 193 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 209 km.
Airlines serving Bedford
Where to stay in Bedford
Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £113 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford
Most booked hotels in Bedford
Hiring a car in Bedford
Hiring a car in Bedford costs £44 per day, on average, or £88 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.