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 Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 73 km from Salisbury. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Salisbury departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by LNER. The train journey from Salisbury to Manchester takes 2h 23m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about £41 for a 3h 50m 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 Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 209 km and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 225 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 Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 73 km from Salisbury. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Salisbury departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by LNER. The train journey from Salisbury to Manchester takes 2h 23m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about £41 for a 3h 50m 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 Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 209 km and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 225 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
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Salisbury

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,802 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,757 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,241 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,229 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,341 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,525 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,693 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,738 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,406 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,176 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,928 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around £95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £227 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Salisbury, with prices from £47 to £1,889 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Salisbury are about 15% 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 Riverside
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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The Mill House
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£161+
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New Forest Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Holiday Inn Salisbury - Stonehenge By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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The Legacy Rose & Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Hiring a car in Salisbury

Hiring a car in Salisbury costs £37 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 29% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.94 and £21.25. 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 (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Salisbury costs £37 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 29% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.94 and £21.25. 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 (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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