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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ely has to offer.
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 centre The shortest flight to Ely from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 15h 30m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ely to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around C$ 73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 43 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 7 miles from the city centre, Ely Shippea Hill is the busiest station in Ely. Another popular train station is Ely Littleport, Cambs, located 5 miles from the centre.
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 keddy by Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Ely takes 130 miles and will cost you around C$ 19. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 20 for a journey of 135 miles.
Airlines serving Ely
Where to stay in Ely
Average rates range from around C$ 142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 244 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ely
Most booked hotels in Ely
Renting a car in Ely
Expect to pay C$ 2.54 per litre in Ely (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.37 and C$ 40.49. The most frequently booked car type in Ely is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.