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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Christchurch to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Christchurch

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Amberwood (154 Ringwood Road Walkford) and Christchurch Harbour Hotel (Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa 95 Mudeford) are great picks.

When to visit Christchurch

Christchurch in November
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Christchurch in November
Estimated hotel price
£74
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Christchurch, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Christchurch to Southampton takes 1h 46m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 48m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Christchurch Hinton Admiral is the busiest station in Christchurch. Another popular train station is Christchurch, located 0.1 miles from the centre.

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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Christchurch, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Christchurch takes 130 miles and will cost you around £4. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 165 miles.

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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Christchurch, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Christchurch to Southampton takes 1h 46m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 48m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Christchurch Hinton Admiral is the busiest station in Christchurch. Another popular train station is Christchurch, located 0.1 miles from the centre.

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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Christchurch, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Christchurch takes 130 miles and will cost you around £4. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Christchurch

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Christchurch

Lufthansa
Good (7,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,368 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,093 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,649 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,963 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,890 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,816 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,589 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,671 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,348 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,311 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Christchurch

Average rates range from around £124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £157 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Christchurch

Most booked hotels in Christchurch

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Captain's Club Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£282+
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The Kings Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£186+
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Hilton Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£121+
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The Lord Bute
5 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£170+
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Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£63+
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Hiring a car in Christchurch

Hiring a car in Christchurch costs £30 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Christchurch.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.13 and £21.51. The most frequently booked car type in Christchurch is Compact (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Christchurch costs £30 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Christchurch.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.13 and £21.51. The most frequently booked car type in Christchurch is Compact (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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