Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

Where to Eat in Bedford

If you’re looking for affordable options, CaRumBar (11 Howard St) and Roca (17 Castle Ln) are great picks.

When to visit Bedford

Bedford in December
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bedford in December
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 flight to Bedford from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h.

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

Plane

Although Bedford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 44 km from Bedford. The shortest flight to Bedford from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h.

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

Airports near Bedford

CBGCambridge
OXFOxford Kidlington

Airlines serving Bedford

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 popular areas of Bedford

Hiring a car in Bedford

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.09 and $64.12. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.09 and $64.12. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.