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, Griddle Bar & Meat House (7 High St Passage) and The White Pheasant (21 Market Street Fordham) are great picks.

When to visit Ely

Ely in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 200
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ely in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 200
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 13h 30m.

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 AED 73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 81 for a 1h 28m 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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ely takes 217 km and will cost you around AED 22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 22 for a journey of 225 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 13h 30m.

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 AED 73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 81 for a 1h 28m 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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ely takes 217 km and will cost you around AED 22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 22 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Ely

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Ely

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,809 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,443 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ely

Average rates range from around AED 374 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 797 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)
AED 391+
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Rectory Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 288+
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Travelodge Cambridge Newmarket Road
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 267+
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Ramada Cambridge
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
AED 218+
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Hiring a car in Ely

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Ely is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Ely is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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