Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Rochester travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rochester

With a population of 28,671, Rochester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Rochester deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Rochester

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rico Sabor - Rochester (47-49 High Street) and Turkuaz (Medway Valley Leisure Park, Cuxton Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Cheeky Clucker (186a High St) and Sol Y Sombra Tapas (86 High St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Rochester.

When to visit Rochester

Rochester in March
Estimated hotel price
£39
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rochester in March
Estimated hotel price
£39
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rochester in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Rochester, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Rochester

Plane

Although Rochester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 34 miles from Rochester. The shortest domestic flight to Rochester departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rochester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Rochester to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Rochester Halling is the busiest station in Rochester. Another popular train station is Rochester Strood, located 0.6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rochester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 28 miles from Rochester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rochester, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Rochester takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Rochester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 34 miles from Rochester. The shortest domestic flight to Rochester departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rochester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Rochester to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Rochester Halling is the busiest station in Rochester. Another popular train station is Rochester Strood, located 0.6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rochester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 28 miles from Rochester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rochester, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Rochester takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Rochester

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Rochester

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KLM
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British Airways
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SWISS
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rochester

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The Horseshoe and Castle
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£139+
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Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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The Lodge Guest House
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£31+
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King Charles Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Holiday Inn Rochester - Chatham
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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St George Hotel Rochester-Chatham
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in Rochester

Hiring a car in Rochester costs £38 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Rochester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Rochester is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Rochester costs £38 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Rochester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Rochester is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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