Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Chesapeake has to offer.

Where to Eat in Chesapeake

If you’re looking for affordable options, KAPERS Eatery (1296 S Battlefield Blvd) and Cutlass Grille (725 Eden Way N 3700) are great picks.

When to visit Chesapeake

Chesapeake in December
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chesapeake in December
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Chesapeake departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 07m.

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 Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Washington, D.C..

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 American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Chesapeake departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 07m.

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 Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Chesapeake

ORFNorfolk
RICRichmond Byrd Intl
PHFNewport News Intl

Airlines serving Chesapeake

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,088 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,485 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chesapeake

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Chesapeake and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Chesapeake Suffolk.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chesapeake

Most booked hotels in Chesapeake

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Hilton Norfolk The Main
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 725 reviews)
$176+
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Comfort Suites Chesapeake - Norfolk
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1082 reviews)
$61+
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Aloft Chesapeake
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 851 reviews)
$101+
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Hyatt Place Chesapeake-Greenbrier
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1272 reviews)
$107+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Norfolk
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1768 reviews)
$83+
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Wingate by Wyndham Chesapeake
3 stars
Good (7.4, 940 reviews)
$71+
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Renting a car in Chesapeake

Renting a car in Chesapeake costs $49 per day, on average, or $198 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Chesapeake.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Chesapeake is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Truck or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Chesapeake costs $49 per day, on average, or $198 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Chesapeake.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Chesapeake is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Truck or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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$54/day

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5 Adults, 2 Bags

$58/day

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