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Christchurch travel guide

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You're Going to Love Christchurch

Christchurch is a must-see destination in Christ Church, Barbados. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Christchurch has to offer.

When to visit Christchurch

Christchurch in September
Estimated package price
$541
2 travelers
Flight to Christchurch
3 nights at hotel
Christchurch in September
Estimated package price
$541
2 travelers
Flight to Christchurch
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Christchurch

Plane

When flying to Christchurch, you’ll arrive at Bridgetown Grantley Adams Intl (BGI), which is located 2 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Christchurch include JetBlue, Caribbean Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest flight to Christchurch from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 42m.

Car

Another option to get to Christchurch is to pick up a car rental from Bridgetown, which is about 6 miles from Christchurch. You’ll find branches of Fox and Alamo, among others, in Bridgetown.

Plane

When flying to Christchurch, you’ll arrive at Bridgetown Grantley Adams Intl (BGI), which is located 2 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Christchurch include JetBlue, Caribbean Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest flight to Christchurch from the United States departs from New York and takes around 4h 42m.

Car

Another option to get to Christchurch is to pick up a car rental from Bridgetown, which is about 6 miles from Christchurch. You’ll find branches of Fox and Alamo, among others, in Bridgetown.

Airports near Christchurch

BGIBridgetown Grantley Adams Intl

Airlines serving Christchurch

KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,109 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,847 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,913 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,154 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,475 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (619 reviews)
Condor
Good (346 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (654 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (268 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,114 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,926 reviews)
Caribbean Airlines
Excellent (164 reviews)
Cayman Airways
Excellent (23 reviews)
interCaribbean Airways
Okay (20 reviews)
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Where to stay in Christchurch

Average rates range from around $178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $664 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Christchurch

Most booked hotels in Christchurch

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Bougainvillea Barbados
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 585 reviews)
$253+
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The Crane Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 510 reviews)
$279+
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Coconut Court Beach Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 954 reviews)
$144+
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Butterfly Beach Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 856 reviews)
$139+
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Time Out Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, 635 reviews)
$108+
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Hilton Barbados Resort
4 stars
Good (7.4, 913 reviews)
$295+
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Renting a car in Christchurch

Renting a car in Christchurch costs $39 per day, on average, or $155 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Christchurch.

Expect to pay $7.38 per gallon in Christchurch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $88.58 and $118.10. The most frequently booked car type in Christchurch is Compact (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Christchurch costs $39 per day, on average, or $155 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Christchurch.

Expect to pay $7.38 per gallon in Christchurch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $88.58 and $118.10. The most frequently booked car type in Christchurch is Compact (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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