Christchurch travel guide

Christchurch Tourism | Christchurch Guide

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 5 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 4 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Christchurch from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h 54m.

Car

Another option to get to Christchurch is to pick up a car rental from Bridgetown, which is about 10 km from Christchurch. You’ll find branches of Drive A Matic and Ace, among others, in Bridgetown.

Plane

When flying to Christchurch, you’ll arrive at Bridgetown Grantley Adams Intl (BGI), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Christchurch from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h 54m.

Car

Another option to get to Christchurch is to pick up a car rental from Bridgetown, which is about 10 km from Christchurch. You’ll find branches of Drive A Matic and Ace, among others, in Bridgetown.

Airports near Christchurch

Airlines serving Christchurch

British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,945 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,357 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (774 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,786 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (498 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (160 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,952 reviews)
Condor
Good (258 reviews)
Caribbean Airlines
Good (107 reviews)
Cayman Airways
Excellent (19 reviews)
interCaribbean Airways
Good (11 reviews)
Surinam Airways
Okay (2 reviews)
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Where to stay in Christchurch

Average rates range from around $174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $346 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Christchurch

Most booked hotels in Christchurch

Bougainvillea Barbados
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 412 reviews)
$230+
Rostrevor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 657 reviews)
$109+
Coconut Court Beach Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 780 reviews)
$151+
Butterfly Beach Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 695 reviews)
$110+
Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels
4 stars
Good (7.5, 162 reviews)
$281+
Accra Beach Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.6, 31 reviews)
$151+

Renting a car in Christchurch

Renting a car in Christchurch costs $54 per day, on average, or $270 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Christchurch.

Expect to pay $7.91 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 $94.94 and $126.58. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Christchurch, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Christchurch costs $54 per day, on average, or $270 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Christchurch.

Expect to pay $7.91 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 $94.94 and $126.58. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Christchurch, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.