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, The Boat Inn (Walsall Road Summerhill, nr Muckley Corner) and Pom's Kitchen & Deli (20-22 Bird Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Four Seasons at Swinfen Hall Hotel (Swinfen) and Dubberley Delicious (11 Tamworth Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Lichfield.

When to visit Lichfield

Lichfield in October
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lichfield in October
Estimated hotel price
£73
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 Glasgow and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lichfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lichfield to Manchester takes 1h 29m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £47 for a 2h 21m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lichfield, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lichfield takes 185 km and will cost you around £12. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 225 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 Glasgow and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lichfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lichfield to Manchester takes 1h 29m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £47 for a 2h 21m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lichfield, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Lichfield takes 185 km and will cost you around £12. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Lichfield

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lichfield

Lufthansa
Good (7,191 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,070 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,648 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,879 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,802 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,837 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (805 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,275 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,412 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,082 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (358 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,298 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,903 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,316 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)
£147+
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The Cathedral Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Best Western Lichfield City Centre The George Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£85+
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The Belfry Hotel & Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£127+
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Birmingham North Moor Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£106+
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Lea Marston Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£85+
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Hiring a car in Lichfield

Hiring a car in Lichfield costs £45 per day, on average, or £90 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 £1.29 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 £15.39 and £20.52. The most frequently booked car type in Lichfield is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (MG ZS or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lichfield costs £45 per day, on average, or £90 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 £1.29 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 £15.39 and £20.52. The most frequently booked car type in Lichfield is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (MG ZS or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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