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 April
Estimated hotel price
£76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ely in April
Estimated hotel price
£76
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 centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ely departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

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

Plane

When flying to Ely, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ely departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

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

Airports near Ely

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Ely

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,110 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,241 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,688 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,467 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,025 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,556 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,863 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,538 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,414 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,631 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ely

Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £157 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 Woodlands
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Novotel Cambridge North
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Hyatt Centric Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Holiday Inn Express Cambridge By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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Lamb Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Hiring a car in Ely

Hiring a car in Ely costs £34 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.73 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 £20.67 and £27.56. The most frequently booked car type in Ely is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Jeep Avenger or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ely costs £34 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.73 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 £20.67 and £27.56. The most frequently booked car type in Ely is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Jeep Avenger or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.