Getting around Chester

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Map of Cheshire West and Chester

Public Transport

Bus timetables

Park and Ride Map

Taxi Services in Chester

Electric Car Charging Point Finder

Hire a Car

Hiring a car gives you the freedom to explore Chester and the surrounding area at your own pace. Whether you're visiting the city for business or leisure, enjoy the flexibility renting a car offers.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car offer great everyday low rates and a wide variety of rental cars for every occasion and budget. And, with more than 320 locations throughout the UK, there's always a branch nearby. Book online at enterprise.co.uk or call 0870 350 3000.

You can hire a car from Europcar in Chester, picking up at Bumpers Lane in the Sealand Industrial Estate. You'll need your driving licence, a valid credit card and some proof of identity such as your passport or your national identity card to hire a vehicle.

Booking in advance online can save you money, and also offers the peace of mind that your vehicle will be ready to go when you are. Europcar's car rental station is open around the clock, so you can pick up the car whenever suits you best.

Sixt rent a car offer affordable and luxury car hire across the North West and Worldwide. with many locations in the UK there will always be a branch available for you to hire from so visit them to find out which location is best for your journey.

Compare 800 car rental brands with www.cheaperthancars.co.uk and if you’re looking to join the electric car revolution, rent one of the Volt-Age vehicles and see what it feels like to take to the road in an electric vehicle.

Nationwide Hire have a free delivery and collection service for your convenience. They offer a great range of cars and even minibuses if you want to travel in larger groups. You can book online here and get 20% off: www.nationwidehireuk.co.uk or freephone 0500 053 899.

Get a Taxi

Chester Taxi Service offers a comprehensive taxi service in Chester. This includes taxi runs (station, theatre, restaurants, shopping), wheelchair friendly minibuses for larger groups, airport transfers from Chester and chauffeur services for weddings or any other need.

KingKabs have been providing Chester taxis for more than 50 years. Established in 1968, located right in the heart of the city centre, KingKabs is Chester's longest established provider with over 500 taxis, executive cars and minibuses.

Taxi numbers:

Chester Taxi Services - 01244 421024 (for online bookings and credit cards payment)

KingKabs - 01244 343434

Abbey Taxis - 01244 318318

Chester Radio Taxis - 01244 372372

All Hackney Carriage Taxis (Black Cabs) in Chester are Fully Licensed and Insured for 'Public Hire'. There are some Taxi Ranks around Chester City Centre which operate 24 hr, and some which are just evening / nightime ranks.

24-hour ranks:

Chester Railway Station
Princess Street - behind town hall
Bridge Street - bottom next to white friars
Foregate Street - outside Primark

Evening / Night Time Ranks:

Bridge Street - top right hand side near cross
Foregate Street - bus stop on City Road roundabout
Frodsham Street - right hand side halfway down
Northgate Street - next to Storyhouse
Northgate Street - outside Rb's
Northgate Street - opposite Coach House
St John Street - left hand side
St Werburgh Street - opposite Cathedral
Eastgate Street - under Clock

Some approximate prices for Hackney Carriages in Chester:

Chester Zoo – From £9 - £10 from Chester train station
Cheshire Oaks -  From £13 - £15
City centre from the train station – From £5 - £6
Chester Racecourse from Train station  - From £6