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

Salisbury travel guide

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With a population of 45,600, Salisbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Salisbury to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Salisbury

If you’re looking for affordable options, Allium (6-7 Ox Row) and Qudos (38 Castle Street) are great picks.

When to visit Salisbury

Salisbury in November
Estimated hotel price
£76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in November
Estimated hotel price
£76
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Salisbury

Plane

Although Salisbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 33 km from Salisbury. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Salisbury departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 19m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Salisbury is the busiest station in Salisbury. Another popular train station is Salisbury Dean, located 12 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salisbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 126 km from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 225 km and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 233 km. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 14 km from the city centre of Salisbury. Salisbury Millstream Coach Park is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Salisbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 33 km from Salisbury. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Salisbury departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 19m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Salisbury is the busiest station in Salisbury. Another popular train station is Salisbury Dean, located 12 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salisbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 126 km from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 225 km and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 233 km. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 14 km from the city centre of Salisbury. Salisbury Millstream Coach Park is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Salisbury

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Salisbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,939 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,905 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,321 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,431 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,189 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,625 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,952 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,217 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,284 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £204 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Salisbury, with prices from £45 to £1,885 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Salisbury are about 33% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salisbury

Most booked hotels in Salisbury

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The Mill House
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£157+
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New Forest Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Holiday Inn Salisbury - Stonehenge By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Best Western Salisbury Red Lion Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£74+
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The Pelican Inn
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£61+
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Hiring a car in Salisbury

Hiring a car in Salisbury costs £36 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.59 per litre in Salisbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.01 and £25.34. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Salisbury costs £36 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.59 per litre in Salisbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.01 and £25.34. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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