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 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 106 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Chester, with an average rainfall of 59 mm.
How to Get to Chester
Plane
When flying to Chester, you’ll arrive at Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 10 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Chester from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Chester to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around C$ 7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about C$ 16 for a 0h 57m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city centre, Chester is the busiest station in Chester. Another popular train station is Chester Capenhurst, located 5 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Chester is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 165 miles from Chester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chester, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Chester takes 50 miles and will cost you around C$ 23. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 70 miles. The most popular bus station is Chester Bus Interchange, located 0.3 miles from downtown Chester. Chester Chester Zoo is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Chester
Where to stay in Chester
From 5-star hotels such as the The Chester Grosvenor to great affordable options like the The Saddle Inn, Chester offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 165 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 C$ 24 per day, on average, or C$ 48 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 105% cheaper than airport locations in Chester.
Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Chester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.55 and C$ 40.73. The most frequently booked car type in Chester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Seat Mii or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.