Salford travel guide
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You're Going to Love Salford
With a population of 72,750, Salford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Salford to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Salford
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Black Friar (Blackfriars Rd) and Embankment Kitchen (16 Chapel Street) are great picks.
When to visit Salford
How to Get to Salford
Plane
When flying to Salford, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Salford include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Salford departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Salford to London takes 2h 06m and costs around £32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £65 for a 3h 18m trip. Located 0.8 miles from the city centre, Salford Weaste Metrolink is the busiest station in Salford. Another popular train station is Salford Central, located 1.5 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Salford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 165 miles from Salford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salford, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Salford takes 45 miles and will cost you around £6. From Thorner, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 80 miles.
Airlines serving Salford
Where to stay in Salford
From 5-star hotels such as the The Lowry Hotel to great affordable options like the Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Salford Quays, Salford offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £127 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Imperial Salford Hotel and ibis budget Manchester Salford Quays.
Where to stay in popular areas of Salford
Most booked hotels in Salford
Hiring a car in Salford
Hiring a car in Salford costs £35 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Salford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Salford is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota iQ or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.