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 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 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 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lichfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lichfield to Bristol takes 1h 18m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about £81 for a 2h 01m 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 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 115 miles and will cost you around £11. From London, the ticket costs about £6 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 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 Bristol takes 1h 18m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about £81 for a 2h 01m 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 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 115 miles and will cost you around £11. From London, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Lichfield

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Lichfield

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,516 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,400 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 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 (7.3, Good reviews)
£67+
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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 £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33. 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 £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33. 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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