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

Chigwell travel guide

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You're Going to Love Chigwell

With a population of 10,354, Chigwell is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Chigwell to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Chigwell

If you’re looking for affordable options, Silantro London (Silantro The Willows London Forest Road) and The King William IV (High Road) are great picks.

When to visit Chigwell

Chigwell in January
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chigwell in January
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Chigwell

Plane

When flying to Chigwell, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Chigwell departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chigwell, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Chigwell to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Chigwell is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 19 km from Chigwell. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chigwell, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Chigwell takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to Chigwell, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Chigwell departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chigwell, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Chigwell to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Chigwell is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 19 km from Chigwell. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chigwell, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Chigwell takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Chigwell

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Chigwell

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Chigwell

Most booked hotels in Chigwell

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Travelodge London Ilford
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£76+
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Ibis Budget London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£49+
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The Bank
3 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
£59+
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Park Hotel
2 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
£38+
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Britannia Inn Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5, Okay reviews)
£40+
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Hiring a car in Chigwell

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Chigwell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Chigwell is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Chigwell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Chigwell is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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