With a population of 222,209, Chesapeake is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Chesapeake has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Passion, The Restaurant (1036 Volvo Parkway Ste 3) and The Butcher's Son (500 South Battlefield Blvd.) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chesapeake in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Chesapeake, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.
When flying to Chesapeake, you’ll arrive at Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 16 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Chesapeake include Delta, Allegiant Air and Spirit Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Chesapeake departs from Boston and takes around 1h 39m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Chesapeake. The train journey from Chesapeake to Alexandria takes 4h 37m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $35 for a 5h 48m trip.
Another option to get to Chesapeake is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 247 km from Chesapeake. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
You can travel by bus to Chesapeake using FlixBus or VA Express Lanes. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Chesapeake takes 386 km and will cost you around $45. From New York, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 772 km.
Renting a car in Chesapeake costs $69 per day, on average, or $208 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Norfolk.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Chesapeake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Full-size (Nissan Altima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Chesapeake, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.
Pickup truck
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$42/day
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$45/day