Chesterfield travel guide
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You're Going to Love Chesterfield
With a population of 70 679, Chesterfield is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Chesterfield to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Chesterfield
If you’re looking for affordable options, The galleon steakhouse (48 St Mary's Gate) and Odyssey Greek Restaurant (1-3 Knifesmithgate) are great picks.
When to visit Chesterfield
How to Get to Chesterfield
Plane
Although Chesterfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 58 km from Chesterfield. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Loganair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Chesterfield departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chesterfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Chesterfield to Leeds takes 1h 15m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £10 for a 1h 29m trip. The train station in Chesterfield is called Chesterfield, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Chesterfield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 213 km from Chesterfield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chesterfield, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Chesterfield takes 80 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 113 km. Chesterfield’s bus station is located 1.9 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Chesterfield
Where to stay in Chesterfield
Average rates range from around £83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £71 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis Chesterfield Centre - Market Town and ibis Chesterfield North - Barlborough.
Where to stay in popular areas of Chesterfield
Most booked hotels in Chesterfield
Hiring a car in Chesterfield
Hiring a car in Chesterfield costs £28 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.40 per litre in Chesterfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.78 and £22.37. Compact (Ford Focus Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Chesterfield, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.
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