Chesterfield travel guide

Chesterfield Tourism | Chesterfield Guide

You're Going to Love Chesterfield

With a population of 70,679, Chesterfield is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Chesterfield has to offer.

Where to Eat in Chesterfield

If you’re looking for affordable options, Odyssey Greek Restaurant (1-3 Knifesmithgate) and The galleon steakhouse (48 St Mary's Gate) are great picks.

When to visit Chesterfield

Chesterfield in December
Estimated hotel price
$57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chesterfield in December
Estimated hotel price
$57
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 36 miles from Chesterfield. The shortest flight to Chesterfield from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chesterfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Chesterfield to Chester takes 0h 55m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 28m trip. The train station in Chesterfield is called Chesterfield, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Chesterfield is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 133 miles from Chesterfield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chesterfield, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Chesterfield takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 120 miles. Chesterfield’s bus station is located 1.2 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Chesterfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 36 miles from Chesterfield. The shortest flight to Chesterfield from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chesterfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Chesterfield to Chester takes 0h 55m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 28m trip. The train station in Chesterfield is called Chesterfield, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Chesterfield is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 133 miles from Chesterfield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chesterfield, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Chesterfield takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 120 miles. Chesterfield’s bus station is located 1.2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Chesterfield

Airlines serving Chesterfield

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chesterfield

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

Peak Edge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 924 reviews)
$175+
Casa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 32 reviews)
$146+
Leonardo Hotel Sheffield
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3681 reviews)
$80+
Van Dyk by Wildes
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2262 reviews)
$106+
Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1502 reviews)
$46+
ibis Chesterfield North - Barlborough
2 stars
Good (7.7, 2228 reviews)
$49+

Renting a car in Chesterfield

Expect to pay $7.19 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 $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Chesterfield is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.19 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 $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Chesterfield is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.