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

Chesterfield travel guide

Chesterfield Tourism | Chesterfield Guide

You're Going to Love Chesterfield

With a population of 3,808, Chesterfield 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Chesterfield has to offer.

When to visit Chesterfield

Chesterfield in December
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chesterfield in December
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Chesterfield

Plane

When flying to Chesterfield, you’ll arrive at Richmond Byrd Airport (RIC), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Chesterfield include Air France, ITA Airways and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Chesterfield departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Chesterfield. The train journey from Chesterfield to Alexandria takes 1h 51m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $24 for a 3h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Chesterfield is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 175 km from Chesterfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chesterfield, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Chesterfield takes 531 km and will cost you around $48. From Harrisburg, the ticket costs about $137 for a journey of 740 km.

Plane

When flying to Chesterfield, you’ll arrive at Richmond Byrd Airport (RIC), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Chesterfield include Air France, ITA Airways and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Chesterfield departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Chesterfield. The train journey from Chesterfield to Alexandria takes 1h 51m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $24 for a 3h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Chesterfield is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 175 km from Chesterfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chesterfield, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Chesterfield takes 531 km and will cost you around $48. From Harrisburg, the ticket costs about $137 for a journey of 740 km.

Airports near Chesterfield

ORFNorfolk
CHOCharlottesville Albemarle
RICRichmond Byrd Intl

Airlines serving Chesterfield

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,849 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,566 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,263 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,979 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (968 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Chesterfield

Most booked hotels in Chesterfield

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Richmond Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 189 reviews)
$143+
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Sheraton Richmond Airport Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 609 reviews)
$161+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Chester
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1513 reviews)
$97+
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Best Western Plus Richmond Airport Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.8, 1043 reviews)
$114+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Chester/Richmond Area
2 stars
Okay (5.1, 482 reviews)
$67+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Richmond Airport
2 stars
Okay (4.2, 1005 reviews)
$69+
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Renting a car in Chesterfield

Renting a car in Chesterfield costs $67 per day, on average, or $334 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Richmond Byrd Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Chesterfield (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. The most frequently booked car type in Chesterfield is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Chesterfield costs $67 per day, on average, or $334 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Richmond Byrd Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Chesterfield (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. The most frequently booked car type in Chesterfield is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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