Chesterfield travel guide
Chesterfield Tourism | Chesterfield Guide
You're Going to Love Chesterfield
With a population of 70,679, Chesterfield is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Chesterfield to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Chesterfield
If you’re looking for affordable options, The galleon steakhouse (48 St Mary's Gate) and The Three Cottages (229 Mansfield Road Hasland) are great picks.
When to visit Chesterfield
How to Get to Chesterfield
Plane
Although Chesterfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 36 miles from Chesterfield. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Chesterfield departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chesterfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Chesterfield to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bradford, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 24m trip. The train station in Chesterfield is called Chesterfield, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Chesterfield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 miles from Chesterfield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chesterfield, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Chesterfield takes 65 miles and will cost you around £9. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 70 miles. Chesterfield’s bus station is located 1.2 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Chesterfield
Where to stay in Chesterfield
Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £138 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis Chesterfield Centre - Market Town and ibis Chesterfield North - Barlborough.
Where to stay in popular areas of Chesterfield
Most booked hotels in Chesterfield
Hiring a car in Chesterfield
Hiring a car in Chesterfield costs £34 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Chesterfield.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Chesterfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.85 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Chesterfield is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Seat Leon or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.