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

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 among the most popular tourist destinations 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, Piccolino - Chichester (31-33 South St) and Cassons (Arundel Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Chichester.

When to visit Chichester

Chichester in January
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chichester in January
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chichester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Chichester to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 33m 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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Chichester using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Chichester takes 209 km and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 233 km.

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 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chichester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Chichester to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 33m 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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Chichester using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Chichester takes 209 km and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Chichester

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Chichester

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,711 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,671 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,040 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,165 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,847 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,086 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,156 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (893 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,619 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,649 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,348 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (11,701 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chichester

Average rates range from around £121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £116 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chichester

Most booked hotels in Chichester

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The White Horse
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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The Aldwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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The Elmer
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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The Goodwood Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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Crouchers Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Travelodge Chichester Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£31+
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Hiring a car in Chichester

Hiring a car in Chichester costs £79 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.23 and £21.64. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Chichester, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Chichester costs £79 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.23 and £21.64. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Chichester, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

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