Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Lichfield deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Lichfield

If you’re looking for affordable options, Jungle Street Kitchen (Jungle Street Kitchen) and Toluca Mexican Bar & Grill (Unit 1 - 3, City Arcade) are great picks.

When to visit Lichfield

Lichfield in October
Estimated hotel price
£83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lichfield in October
Estimated hotel price
£83
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Lichfield departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Lichfield. The train journey from Lichfield to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £87 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £229 for a 9h 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 Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lichfield using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Lichfield takes 140 miles and will cost you around £13. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 150 miles.

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 British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Lichfield departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Lichfield. The train journey from Lichfield to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £87 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £229 for a 9h 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 Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lichfield using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Lichfield takes 140 miles and will cost you around £13. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Lichfield

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lichfield

KLM
Good (1,458 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,803 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,759 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,236 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,233 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,123 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,342 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,528 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,697 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,739 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,413 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,178 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,146 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lichfield

Most booked hotels in Lichfield

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The Cathedral Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Best Western Lichfield City Centre The George Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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The Belfry Hotel & Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£144+
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Birmingham North Moor Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£108+
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Lea Marston Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£74+
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Brook Marston Farm Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
£44+
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Hiring a car in Lichfield

Hiring a car in Lichfield costs £30 per day, on average, or £61 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, 24% more expensive than at Birmingham.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.93 and £21.24. The most frequently booked car type in Lichfield is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lichfield costs £30 per day, on average, or £61 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, 24% more expensive than at Birmingham.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.93 and £21.24. The most frequently booked car type in Lichfield is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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