Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sale travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sale

With a population of 55,689, Sale is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sale to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Sale

Sale in May
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sale in May
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sale

Plane

When flying to Sale, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 9 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Sale include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Sale departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sale, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Sale to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Sale Withington Metrolink is the busiest station in Sale. Another popular train station is Sale East Didsbury Metrolink, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sale is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 261 km from Sale. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sale, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Sale takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

When flying to Sale, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 9 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Sale include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Sale departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sale, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Sale to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Sale Withington Metrolink is the busiest station in Sale. Another popular train station is Sale East Didsbury Metrolink, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sale is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 261 km from Sale. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sale, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Sale takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Sale

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Sale

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sale

Most booked hotels in Sale

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Belmore
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Cornerstones Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Eskdale Lodge
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£58+
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Hiring a car in Sale

Hiring a car in Sale costs £52 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Sale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Sale is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Sale costs £52 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Sale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Sale is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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