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 March
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chichester in March
Estimated hotel price
£79
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 Glasgow and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chichester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Chichester to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £46 for a 2h 19m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Chichester using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Chichester takes 120 miles and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 145 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 Glasgow and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chichester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Chichester to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £46 for a 2h 19m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Chichester using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Chichester takes 120 miles and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Chichester

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Chichester

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,281 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,415 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,710 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chichester

Average rates range from around £119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £149 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 Aldwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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The Elmer
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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The Goodwood Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£136+
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Navigator Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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The Inglenook Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Travelodge Chichester Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£41+
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Hiring a car in Chichester

Hiring a car in Chichester costs £38 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 £15.83 and £21.10. The most frequently booked car type in Chichester is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Jeep Avenger or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Chichester costs £38 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 £15.83 and £21.10. The most frequently booked car type in Chichester is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Jeep Avenger or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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