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

Christchurch travel guide

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You're Going to Love Christchurch

With a population of 42,396, Christchurch is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Christchurch deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Christchurch

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ship Inn Distress (66 Stanpit) and The Oaks Highcliffe (The Oakes Highcliffe) are great picks.

When to visit Christchurch

Christchurch in January
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Christchurch in January
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Christchurch in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Christchurch, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Christchurch

Plane

When flying to Christchurch, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Christchurch departs from London and takes around 8h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Christchurch is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 89 miles from Christchurch. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Christchurch, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Christchurch departs from London and takes around 8h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Christchurch is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 89 miles from Christchurch. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Christchurch

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Christchurch

Lufthansa
Good (8,036 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,026 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,774 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (923 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,581 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,806 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,357 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,444 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,268 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Christchurch

Most booked hotels in Christchurch

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The Kings Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Harbour Hotel Christchurch
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£200+
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Holiday Inn Express Poole By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Royal Bath Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£55+
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Travelodge Christchurch
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£45+
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Hiring a car in Christchurch

Hiring a car in Christchurch costs £35 per day, on average, or £70 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Christchurch.

Expect to pay £1.58 per litre in Christchurch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.93 and £25.24. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Christchurch, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Christchurch costs £35 per day, on average, or £70 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Christchurch.

Expect to pay £1.58 per litre in Christchurch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.93 and £25.24. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Christchurch, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

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