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 The Crate and Apple (12-14 Westgate) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Chichester.

When to visit Chichester

Chichester in January
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chichester in January
Estimated hotel price
£61
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 26 miles from Chichester. The shortest domestic flight to Chichester departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chichester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Chichester to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £27 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Chichester is the busiest station in Chichester. Another popular train station is Chichester Fishbourne, Sussex, located 1.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Chichester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 54 miles from Chichester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chichester, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Chichester takes 135 miles and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 170 miles.

Plane

Although Chichester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 26 miles from Chichester. The shortest domestic flight to Chichester departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chichester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Chichester to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £27 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Chichester is the busiest station in Chichester. Another popular train station is Chichester Fishbourne, Sussex, located 1.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Chichester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 54 miles from Chichester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chichester, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Chichester takes 135 miles and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airports near Chichester

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Chichester

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chichester

Average rates range from around £154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £126 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 Nags Head
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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The White Horse
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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The Elmer
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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The Claremont Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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The Goodwood Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£167+
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Beachcroft Hotel, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Hiring a car in Chichester

Hiring a car in Chichester costs £46 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.80 and £21.06. The most frequently booked car type in Chichester is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Chichester costs £46 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.80 and £21.06. The most frequently booked car type in Chichester is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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