Chichester travel guide
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You're Going to Love Chichester
With a population of 28.222, Chichester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Chichester to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Chichester
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Chichester Brasserie (89 East St) and The Ship Inn (The Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Crate and Apple (12-14 Westgate) and Côte Brasserie - Chichester (63 South Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Chichester.
When to visit Chichester
How to Get to Chichester
Plane
Although Chichester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 42 km from Chichester. The shortest domestic flight to Chichester departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Chichester, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Chichester to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 37m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Chichester is the busiest station in Chichester. Another popular train station is Chichester Fishbourne, Sussex, located 2.4 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Chichester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 87 km from Chichester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chichester, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Chichester takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 209 km.
Airlines serving Chichester
Where to stay in Chichester
Average rates range from around £121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £162 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Chichester
Most booked hotels in Chichester
Hiring a car in Chichester
Hiring a car in Chichester costs £44 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Chichester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.89 and £22.52. The most frequently booked car type in Chichester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.