Introduction
What to do
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, Turkuaz (Medway Valley Leisure Park, Cuxton Rd) and Fish at 55 (55 High St) are great picks.

When to visit Rochester

Rochester in June
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rochester in June
Estimated hotel price
£53
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Rochester

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Rochester

Lufthansa
Good (8,066 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,052 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,403 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
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United Airlines
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Austrian Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Emirates
Excellent (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,197 reviews)
LOT
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Finnair
Good (1,410 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rochester

Most booked hotels in Rochester

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The Lodge Guest House
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£35+
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Spring River Ebbsfleet by Marston's Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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The Six Bells
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£127+
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King Charles Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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Holiday Inn Rochester - Chatham By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£63+
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Trivelles Rochester Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£45+
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Hiring a car in Rochester

Hiring a car in Rochester costs £38 per day, on average, or £76 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.86 and £25.14. The most frequently booked car type in Rochester is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Rochester costs £38 per day, on average, or £76 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.86 and £25.14. The most frequently booked car type in Rochester is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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