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.
Activities & attractions in Christchurch
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
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 4h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Christchurch, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Christchurch to Manchester takes 5h 02m and costs around £50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £98 for a 5h 15m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Christchurch Hinton Admiral is the busiest station in Christchurch. Another popular train station is Christchurch, located 0.2 km from the centre.
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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
National Express operates bus routes to Christchurch. From London, the bus ride to Christchurch takes 193 km and will cost you around £19. From Oxford, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Christchurch
Where to stay in Christchurch
Average rates range from around £127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £145 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 £45 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Christchurch, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.