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
£78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ely in April
Estimated hotel price
£78
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 10m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 10m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Airports near Ely

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Ely

Lufthansa
Good (8,237 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,231 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,082 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,459 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,600 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,666 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (971 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,237 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,991 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,494 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,612 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ely

Average rates range from around £104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £160 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)
£98+
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The Woodlands
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£171+
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ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Hyatt Centric Cambridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Holiday Inn Express Cambridge By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Hiring a car in Ely

Hiring a car in Ely costs £35 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.72 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 £20.60 and £27.46. 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, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ely costs £35 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.72 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 £20.60 and £27.46. 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, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.