Chester travel guide
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You're Going to Love Chester
With a population of 77,040, Chester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Chester deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Chester
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Chefs Table (7-15 Pepper Street Row) and The White Horse Churton (Chester Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Chester (36 Bridge Street) and Melttown (4 Music Hall Passage) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Chester.
When to visit Chester
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chester in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 66.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Chester, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.
How to Get to Chester
Plane
When flying to Chester, you’ll arrive at Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Chester from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 8h 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Chester to London takes 2h 06m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $58 for a 3h 10m trip. Located 1.1 km from the city center, Chester is the busiest station in Chester. Another popular train station is Chester Capenhurst, located 8 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Chester is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 266 km from Chester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chester, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Chester takes 105 km and will cost you around $8. From Thorner, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 129 km. The most popular bus station is Chester Bus Interchange, located 0.5 km from downtown Chester. Chester Chester Zoo is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Chester
Where to stay in Chester
From 5-star hotels such as the The Chester Grosvenor to great affordable options like the Brook Mollington Banastre Hotel & Spa, Chester offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $119 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Chester
Most booked hotels in Chester
Renting a car in Chester
Renting a car in Chester costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 45% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay $7.00 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 $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Chester is Intermediate (Volkswagen Touran or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Volkswagen up! or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.