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.
Activities & attractions in Christchurch
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
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.
How to Get to Christchurch
Plane
When flying to Christchurch, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Christchurch departs from London and takes around 5h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Christchurch is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 143 km from Christchurch. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.
Airlines serving Christchurch
Where to stay in Christchurch
Average rates range from around £76 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £174 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Christchurch
Most booked hotels in Christchurch
Hiring a car in Christchurch
Hiring a car in Christchurch costs £38 per day, on average, or £76 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Bournemouth.
Expect to pay £1.74 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 £20.84 and £27.79.