Introduction
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.

Where to Eat in Ely

If you’re looking for affordable options, SUSHI & SALAD ELY (High Street Back) and The Dining Room at Poets House (40 -44 St Mary's Street) are great picks.

When to visit Ely

Ely in September
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ely in September
Estimated hotel price
$92
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 flight to Ely from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ely to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $97 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 11 km from the city centre, Ely Shippea Hill is the busiest station in Ely. Another popular train station is Ely Littleport, Cambs, located 8 km from the centre.

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 Hertz and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ely takes 153 km and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

When flying to Ely, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ely from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ely to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $97 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 11 km from the city centre, Ely Shippea Hill is the busiest station in Ely. Another popular train station is Ely Littleport, Cambs, located 8 km from the centre.

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 Hertz and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ely takes 153 km and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Ely

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Ely

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ely

Average rates range from around $172 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $373 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ely

Most booked hotels in Ely

ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$183+
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Rectory Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$133+
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Travelodge Cambridge Newmarket Road
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$124+
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Ramada Cambridge
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$102+
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Hiring a car in Ely

Expect to pay $2.93 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 $35.09 and $46.78. The most frequently booked car type in Ely is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) is, on average, 3% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.93 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 $35.09 and $46.78. The most frequently booked car type in Ely is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) is, on average, 3% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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