Chesapeake travel guide
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You're Going to Love Chesapeake
With a population of 222,209, Chesapeake is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Chesapeake has to offer.
Where to Eat in Chesapeake
If you’re looking for affordable options, Passion, The Restaurant (1036 Volvo Parkway Ste 3) and The Butcher's Son (500 South Battlefield Blvd.) are great picks.
When to visit Chesapeake
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chesapeake in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Chesapeake, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.
How to Get to Chesapeake
Plane
When flying to Chesapeake, you’ll arrive at Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Chesapeake include Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Chesapeake departs from Boston and takes around 1h 37m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Chesapeake. The train journey from Chesapeake to Richmond takes 2h 16m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $42 for a 4h 13m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Chesapeake is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 153 miles from Chesapeake. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chesapeake, including FlixBus, VA Express Lanes and Bus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Chesapeake takes 240 miles and will cost you around $90. From New York, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 419 miles.
Airlines serving Chesapeake
Where to stay in popular areas of Chesapeake
Most booked hotels in Chesapeake
Renting a car in Chesapeake
Renting a car in Chesapeake costs $64 per day, on average, or $192 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Chesapeake.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Chesapeake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Chesapeake is Intermediate (Nissan Kicks or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Niro or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Chesapeake
Pickup truck
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$46/day
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$47/day