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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lichfield to see all of its attractions.

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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 easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Lichfield departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lichfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lichfield to Leeds takes 1h 33m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £46 for a 1h 40m 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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lichfield using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Lichfield takes 70 miles and will cost you around £6. From London, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 145 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 easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Lichfield departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lichfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lichfield to Leeds takes 1h 33m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £46 for a 1h 40m 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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lichfield using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Lichfield takes 70 miles and will cost you around £6. From London, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Lichfield

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lichfield

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,665 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,038 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,155 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,084 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,144 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,520 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,646 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,128 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lichfield

Most booked hotels in Lichfield

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New Hall Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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The Cathedral Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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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)
£156+
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Birmingham North Moor Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£107+
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Lea Marston Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£62+
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Hiring a car in Lichfield

Hiring a car in Lichfield costs £15 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 101% cheaper than airport locations in Lichfield.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.24 and £21.65. 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 Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lichfield costs £15 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 101% cheaper than airport locations in Lichfield.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.24 and £21.65. 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 Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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