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Chester travel guide

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You're Going to Love Chester

With a population of 5,607, Chester is a must-see destination in South Carolina, 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 Chester has to offer.

When to visit Chester

Chester in June
Estimated hotel price
$56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chester in June
Estimated hotel price
$56
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chester in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Chester, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Chester

Plane

Although Chester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 39 miles from Chester. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Chester departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Chester. The train journey from Chester to Greensboro takes 1h 40m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Raleigh, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Chester is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 193 miles from Chester. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chester, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Chester takes 240 miles and will cost you around $70. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 355 miles.

Plane

Although Chester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 39 miles from Chester. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Chester departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Chester. The train journey from Chester to Greensboro takes 1h 40m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Raleigh, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Chester is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 193 miles from Chester. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chester, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Chester takes 240 miles and will cost you around $70. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 355 miles.

Airports near Chester

GSPGreenville
AVLAsheville Regional
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Chester

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (853 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
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Aer Lingus
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Where to stay in popular areas of Chester

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Inn Upon Moon River Plantation
2 stars
Excellent (10, 47 reviews)
$154+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Richburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 417 reviews)
$127+
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Baymont by Wyndham Richburg/Chester Area
2 stars
Good (6.8, 292 reviews)
$82+
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Quality Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (6.5, 122 reviews)
$94+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Richburg
2 stars
Good (6.4, 132 reviews)
$72+
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Motel 6 Richburg
2 stars
Good (6.4, 220 reviews)
$73+
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Renting a car in Chester

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Chester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Chester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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