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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Christchurch, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Christchurch to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Christchurch, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Christchurch takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 209 km.
Airlines serving Christchurch
Where to stay in Christchurch
Average rates range from around £116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £161 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 £47 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at London Heathrow.
Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Christchurch, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.