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

Chelmsford travel guide

Chelmsford Tourism | Chelmsford Guide

You're Going to Love Chelmsford

With a population of 102,671, Chelmsford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Chelmsford to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Chelmsford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Galvin Green Man (Main Road) and The Anchor Danbury (Runsell Green) are great picks.

When to visit Chelmsford

Chelmsford in January
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chelmsford in January
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Chelmsford

Plane

When flying to Chelmsford, you’ll arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Chelmsford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Chelmsford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 30 miles from Chelmsford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Chelmsford, you’ll arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Chelmsford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Chelmsford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 30 miles from Chelmsford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Chelmsford

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Chelmsford

Lufthansa
Good (8,191 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,158 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,502 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,642 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,108 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,950 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,471 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,505 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,451 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,368 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chelmsford

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Chelmsford, with prices from £30 to £474 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Chelmsford are about 32% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chelmsford

Most booked hotels in Chelmsford

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Channels Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Pontlands Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£138+
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Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Down Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£173+
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Premier Inn London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Great Hallingbury Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Hiring a car in Chelmsford

Hiring a car in Chelmsford costs £29 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.59 per litre in Chelmsford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.08 and £25.44. The most frequently booked car type in Chelmsford is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Crossland X or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Chelmsford costs £29 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.59 per litre in Chelmsford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.08 and £25.44. The most frequently booked car type in Chelmsford is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Crossland X or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Chelmsford

Mini

2 adults, 2 Bags

£22/day

Mini

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£25/day

Economy
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