Christchurch travel guide
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You're Going to Love Christchurch
With a population of 42,396, Christchurch is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Christchurch to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Christchurch
Where to Eat in Christchurch
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Amberwood (154 Ringwood Road Walkford) and Christchurch Harbour Hotel (Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa 95 Mudeford) are great picks.
When to visit Christchurch
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Christchurch in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Christchurch, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Christchurch
Plane
When flying to Christchurch, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Christchurch departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Christchurch, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Christchurch to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Christchurch Hinton Admiral is the busiest station in Christchurch. Another popular train station is Christchurch, located 0.1 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Christchurch is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 89 miles from Christchurch. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Christchurch, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Christchurch takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airlines serving Christchurch
Where to stay in Christchurch
Average rates range from around £120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £143 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Christchurch
Most booked hotels in Christchurch
Hiring a car in Christchurch
Hiring a car in Christchurch costs £43 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at London Heathrow.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Christchurch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Christchurch, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.