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. Ely deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Ely
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Dining Room at Poets House (40 -44 St Mary's Street) and The White Pheasant (21 Market Street Fordham) are great picks.
When to visit Ely
How to Get to Ely
Plane
When flying to Ely, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Ely from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Ely to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 7 miles from the city center, Ely Shippea Hill is the busiest station in Ely. Another popular train station is Ely Littleport, Cambs, located 5 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Ely is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 64 miles from Ely. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Ely takes 130 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airlines serving Ely
Where to stay in popular areas of Ely
Most booked hotels in Ely
Renting a car in Ely
Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Ely (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26. The most frequently booked car type in Ely is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.