With a population of 28,671, Rochester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rochester to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Fish at 55 (55 High St) and The Boat House. (8 Canal Road) are great picks.
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.
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 15m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rochester, followed by Train. The train journey from Rochester to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £20 for a 2h 03m 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.
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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rochester, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Rochester takes 95 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 135 miles.
Hiring a car in Rochester costs £30 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Rochester is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.