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 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 Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £46 for a 2h 19m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Christchurch using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Christchurch takes 135 miles and will cost you around £14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Christchurch, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Christchurch to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £46 for a 2h 19m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Christchurch using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Christchurch takes 135 miles and will cost you around £14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Christchurch

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Christchurch

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,833 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,779 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,271 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,248 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,135 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,705 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,794 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,197 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,470 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Harbour Hotel Christchurch
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£140+
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Holiday Inn Express Poole By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Antelope by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Royal Bath Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£45+
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Hiring a car in Christchurch

Hiring a car in Christchurch costs £30 per day, on average, or £60 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, 6% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.93 and £21.24. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Christchurch, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Christchurch costs £30 per day, on average, or £60 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, 6% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.93 and £21.24. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Christchurch, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

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