Lichfield travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lichfield
With a population of 28,973, Lichfield is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lichfield to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Lichfield
Where to Eat in Lichfield
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Boat Inn (Walsall Road Summerhill, nr Muckley Corner) and Pom's Kitchen & Deli (20-22 Bird Street) are great picks.
When to visit Lichfield
How to Get to Lichfield
Plane
Although Lichfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 16 miles from Lichfield. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Lichfield departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lichfield, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Lichfield to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £106 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 1.1 miles from the city centre, Lichfield Trent Valley is the busiest station in Lichfield. Another popular train station is Lichfield Shenstone, Wmidlands, located 3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Lichfield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 109 miles from Lichfield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lichfield, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Coventry, the bus ride to Lichfield takes 30 miles and will cost you around £5. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 110 miles.
Airlines serving Lichfield
Where to stay in popular areas of Lichfield
Most booked hotels in Lichfield
Hiring a car in Lichfield
Hiring a car in Lichfield costs £25 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Lichfield.
Expect to pay £1.46 per litre in Lichfield (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. The most frequently booked car type in Lichfield is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.