Chichester travel guide

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You're Going to Love Chichester

With a population of 28,222, Chichester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Chichester to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Chichester

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Chichester Brasserie (89 East St) and The Ship Inn (The Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Chichester (63 South Street) and The Crate and Apple (12-14 Westgate) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Chichester.

When to visit Chichester

Chichester in April
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chichester in April
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Chichester

Plane

Although Chichester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 42 km from Chichester. The shortest domestic flight to Chichester departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chichester, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Chichester 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 0.6 km from the city centre, Chichester is the busiest station in Chichester. Another popular train station is Chichester Fishbourne, Sussex, located 2.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Chichester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 87 km from Chichester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chichester, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Chichester takes 217 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

Although Chichester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 42 km from Chichester. The shortest domestic flight to Chichester departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chichester, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Chichester 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 0.6 km from the city centre, Chichester is the busiest station in Chichester. Another popular train station is Chichester Fishbourne, Sussex, located 2.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Chichester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 87 km from Chichester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chichester, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Chichester takes 217 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Chichester

Airlines serving Chichester

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chichester

Average rates range from around £126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £170 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chichester

Most booked hotels in Chichester

The Elmer
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£74+
The White Horse
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£108+
The Nags Head
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£83+
Beachcroft Hotel, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£139+
The Inglenook Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£80+
Travelodge Chichester Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£60+

Hiring a car in Chichester

Hiring a car in Chichester costs £34 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Chichester (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. The most frequently booked car type in Chichester is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Chichester costs £34 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Chichester (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. The most frequently booked car type in Chichester is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.