Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 SUSHI & SALAD ELY (High Street Back) are great picks.

When to visit Ely

Ely in January
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ely in January
Estimated hotel price
£43
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 22 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ely departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ely to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about £18 for a 1h 31m trip. Located 11 km from the city centre, Ely Shippea Hill is the busiest station in Ely. Another popular train station is Ely Littleport, Cambs, located 8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ely is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 104 km from Ely. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ely takes 217 km and will cost you around £8. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 314 km.

Plane

When flying to Ely, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ely departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ely to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about £18 for a 1h 31m trip. Located 11 km from the city centre, Ely Shippea Hill is the busiest station in Ely. Another popular train station is Ely Littleport, Cambs, located 8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ely is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 104 km from Ely. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ely takes 217 km and will cost you around £8. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Ely

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Ely

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ely

Average rates range from around £88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £170 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ely

Most booked hotels in Ely

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The Three Pickerels
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Hyatt Centric Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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The Woodlands
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Novotel Cambridge North
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Rectory Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Hiring a car in Ely

Hiring a car in Ely costs £25 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Ely (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.32 and £21.76. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ely, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Ely costs £25 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Ely (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.32 and £21.76. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ely, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.