Chesterfield travel guide
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You're Going to Love Chesterfield
With a population of 70,679, Chesterfield is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Chesterfield to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Chesterfield
If you’re looking for affordable options, Odyssey Greek Restaurant (1-3 Knifesmithgate) and The galleon steakhouse (48 St Mary's Gate) are great picks.
When to visit Chesterfield
How to Get to Chesterfield
Plane
Although Chesterfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 36 miles from Chesterfield. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Chesterfield departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chesterfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Chesterfield to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 40m trip. The train station in Chesterfield is called Chesterfield, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Chesterfield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 miles from Chesterfield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chesterfield, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Chesterfield takes 70 miles and will cost you around £6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 120 miles. Chesterfield’s bus station is located 1.2 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Chesterfield
Where to stay in Chesterfield
Average rates range from around £91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £107 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis Chesterfield Centre - Market Town and ibis Chesterfield North - Barlborough.
Where to stay in popular areas of Chesterfield
Most booked hotels in Chesterfield
Hiring a car in Chesterfield
Hiring a car in Chesterfield costs £38 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Chesterfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.83. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Chesterfield, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.