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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rochester to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Rochester
If you’re looking for affordable options, Fish at 55 (55 High St) and The Boat House. (8 Canal Road) are great picks.
When to visit Rochester
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.
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 54 km from Rochester. The shortest domestic flight to Rochester departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rochester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Rochester to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 6 km from the city centre, Rochester Halling is the busiest station in Rochester. Another popular train station is Rochester Strood, located 1.0 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Rochester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 45 km from Rochester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rochester, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Rochester takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.
Airlines serving Rochester
Where to stay in popular areas of Rochester
Most booked hotels in Rochester
Hiring a car in Rochester
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 £17.77 and £23.69. 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.