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
£84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lichfield in October
Estimated hotel price
£84
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 26 km 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 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lichfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lichfield to London takes 2h 30m and costs around £59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £42 for a 4h 18m trip. Located 1.8 km from the city centre, Lichfield Trent Valley is the busiest station in Lichfield. Another popular train station is Lichfield Shenstone, Wmidlands, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lichfield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 175 km from Lichfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lichfield, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Lichfield takes 225 km and will cost you around £17. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

Although Lichfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 26 km 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 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lichfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lichfield to London takes 2h 30m and costs around £59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £42 for a 4h 18m trip. Located 1.8 km from the city centre, Lichfield Trent Valley is the busiest station in Lichfield. Another popular train station is Lichfield Shenstone, Wmidlands, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lichfield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 175 km from Lichfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lichfield, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Lichfield takes 225 km and will cost you around £17. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Lichfield

Airlines serving Lichfield

KLM
Good (1,424 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,598 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,545 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,069 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,035 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,428 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,056 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,485 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,316 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,590 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,076 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lichfield

Most booked hotels in Lichfield

New Hall Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£113+
The Cathedral Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£62+
Best Western Lichfield City Centre The George Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£68+
The Belfry Hotel & Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£160+
Birmingham North Moor Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£87+
Lea Marston Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£57+

Hiring a car in Lichfield

Hiring a car in Lichfield costs £23 per day, on average, or £46 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Lichfield.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in Lichfield is Compact (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lichfield costs £23 per day, on average, or £46 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Lichfield.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in Lichfield is Compact (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.