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 February
Estimated hotel price
£78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lichfield in February
Estimated hotel price
£78
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 Glasgow 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 18m and costs around £96 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £95 for a 5h 10m 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lichfield using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lichfield takes 115 miles and will cost you around £12. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 140 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 Glasgow 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 18m and costs around £96 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £95 for a 5h 10m 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lichfield using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lichfield takes 115 miles and will cost you around £12. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Lichfield

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lichfield

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,712 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,138 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,103 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,684 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,158 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 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)
£121+
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The Cathedral Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Best Western Lichfield City Centre The George Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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The Belfry Hotel & Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£139+
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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)
£66+
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Hiring a car in Lichfield

Hiring a car in Lichfield costs £22 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Lichfield.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.06 and £21.41. 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 (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lichfield costs £22 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Lichfield.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.06 and £21.41. 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 (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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