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

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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Salford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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

Salford in March
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salford in March
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Salford

Plane

When flying to Salford, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Salford include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. 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 Leeds takes 1h 13m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £45 for a 1h 48m trip. Located 1.3 km from the city centre, Salford Weaste Metrolink is the busiest station in Salford. Another popular train station is Salford Central, located 2.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 265 km from Salford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salford using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Salford takes 113 km and will cost you around £10. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 121 km.

Plane

When flying to Salford, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Salford include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. 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 Leeds takes 1h 13m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £45 for a 1h 48m trip. Located 1.3 km from the city centre, Salford Weaste Metrolink is the busiest station in Salford. Another popular train station is Salford Central, located 2.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 265 km from Salford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salford using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Salford takes 113 km and will cost you around £10. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 121 km.

Airports near Salford

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Salford

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salford

Average rates range from around £78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £205 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Imperial Salford Hotel and The Black Lion Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salford

Most booked hotels in Salford

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The Lowry Hotel Manchester
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£142+
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Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£136+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Salford Quays
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Copthorne Hotel Manchester Salford Quays
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£61+
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Ox Hotel Manchester
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£42+
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Hiring a car in Salford

Hiring a car in Salford costs £39 per day, on average, or £78 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salford, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Salford costs £39 per day, on average, or £78 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salford, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.

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