Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. 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, Griddle Bar & Meat House (7 High St Passage) and SUSHI & SALAD ELY (High Street Back) are great picks.

When to visit Ely

Ely in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ely in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 144
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 Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 15h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Ely is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 104 km from Ely. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Turo, among others, in London.

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 Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 15h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Ely is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 104 km from Ely. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Turo, among others, in London.

Airports near Ely

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Ely

Lufthansa
Good (8,057 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,529 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,411 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,233 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,605 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,818 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (932 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,585 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,822 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,172 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,408 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,375 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,273 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ely

Average rates range from around C$ 177 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 297 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ely

Most booked hotels in Ely

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The Three Pickerels
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 173+
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Poets House
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 316+
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ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 166+
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Holiday Inn Express Cambridge By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 97+
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Rectory Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 112+
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Lamb Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
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Renting a car in Ely

Expect to pay C$ 3.00 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$ 35.92 and C$ 47.90.

Expect to pay C$ 3.00 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$ 35.92 and C$ 47.90.