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 February
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bedford in February
Estimated hotel price
$149
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 32h 25m.

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 32h 25m.

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

BHXBirmingham
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bedford

Lufthansa
Good (8,174 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,139 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,463 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,021 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,494 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,633 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,062 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,418 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,435 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,353 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford

Hiring a car in Bedford

Expect to pay $3.47 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 $41.56 and $55.41. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.47 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 $41.56 and $55.41. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.