Even a good battery can die within a few hours of use. It all depends on how the phone is being used. There is a battery replacement program for some iPhone 5's. Enter your serial number here and see if you qualify.
https://www.apple.com/support/iphone5-battery/
You can also go into setting > general > usage > battery usage. Let the list populate and it will show you which app is using the most battery usage.
http://www.scottyloveless.com/blog/2014/the-ultimate-guide-to-solving-ios-batter y-drain
https://www.apple.com/ca/batteries/maximizing-performance/
If you do think you need a new battery then have it done at either an Apple store or an Authorized Apple Service Provider. There are no user serviceable parts in a iPhone.