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 June
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ely in June
Estimated hotel price
£73
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 20m.

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 Turo 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 20m.

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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Ely

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Ely

Lufthansa
Good (8,018 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,519 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,992 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,449 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,390 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,954 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,590 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (919 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,576 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,075 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,257 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,342 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,393 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ely

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £169 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 (9, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Poets House
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£212+
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The Woodlands
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Hyatt Centric Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Lamb Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Hiring a car in Ely

Hiring a car in Ely costs £36 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.95 and £25.26.

Hiring a car in Ely costs £36 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.95 and £25.26.