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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Chatham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Chatham

With a population of 75,509, Chatham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Chatham to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Chatham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sultan (17 New Road Avenue) and Babasheesh - Chatham (Babasheesh, The Quays, Dock Head Rd, St Mary's Island) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Ruby Murray bar & grill restaurant (2 Kestrel Rd) and Prince Of Wales Chatham (1-3 Railway Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Chatham.

When to visit Chatham

Chatham in April
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chatham in April
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Chatham

Plane

Although Chatham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 34 miles from Chatham. The shortest domestic flight to Chatham departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chatham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Chatham to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Chatham is called Chatham, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Chatham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 29 miles from Chatham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chatham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Chatham takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Chatham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 34 miles from Chatham. The shortest domestic flight to Chatham departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chatham, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Chatham to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Chatham is called Chatham, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Chatham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 29 miles from Chatham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chatham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Chatham takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Chatham

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Chatham

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Chatham

Most booked hotels in Chatham

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The Lodge Guest House
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£31+
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The Ship & Trades
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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King Charles Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Holiday Inn Rochester - Chatham
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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St George Hotel Rochester-Chatham
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Bridgewood Manor
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£71+
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Hiring a car in Chatham

Hiring a car in Chatham costs £38 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Chatham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Chatham is Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Chatham costs £38 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Chatham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Chatham is Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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