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
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.
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 31h 45m.
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.
Airlines serving Bedford
Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford
Hiring a car in Bedford
Expect to pay $4.10 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 $49.17 and $65.56. The most frequently booked car type in Bedford is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.