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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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 December
Estimated hotel price
£81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lichfield in December
Estimated hotel price
£81
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 Cross Country. The train journey from Lichfield to London takes 1h 06m and costs around £183 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £76 for a 4h 15m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lichfield, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Lichfield takes 185 km and will cost you around £11. From London, 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lichfield, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Lichfield to London takes 1h 06m and costs around £183 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £76 for a 4h 15m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near Lichfield

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lichfield

KLM
Good (1,412 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,534 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,045 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,025 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,027 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,419 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,308 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,061 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,137 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (896 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)
£113+
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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)
£75+
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The Belfry Hotel & Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£171+
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Birmingham North Moor Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£88+
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Lea Marston Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£65+
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Hiring a car in Lichfield

Hiring a car in Lichfield costs £24 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% 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 £16.21 and £21.61. 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, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lichfield costs £24 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% 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 £16.21 and £21.61. 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, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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