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
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chichester in January
Estimated hotel price
£57
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 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 Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £28 for a 1h 28m 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 Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chichester, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Chichester takes 185 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 217 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 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 Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £28 for a 1h 28m 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 Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chichester, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Chichester takes 185 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Chichester

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Chichester

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,574 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,524 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,045 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,787 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,017 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,454 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (869 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,577 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,301 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,402 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chichester

Average rates range from around £144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £138 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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The Ropemaker
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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The Nags Head
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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The Claremont Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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The Goodwood Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£165+
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Beachcroft Hotel, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Hiring a car in Chichester

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

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.94 and £21.25. 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 Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.94 and £21.25. 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 Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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