Introduction
What to do
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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When to visit Salisbury

Salisbury in November
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in November
Estimated hotel price
£77
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 45 miles from Salisbury. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Salisbury departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Salisbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 78 miles from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Salisbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 45 miles from Salisbury. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Salisbury departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Salisbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 78 miles from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Salisbury

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Salisbury

Lufthansa
Good (8,159 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,550 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,130 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,017 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,483 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,259 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,042 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,636 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,903 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,216 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,391 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,491 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,431 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,347 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Salisbury, with prices from £40 to £2,378 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Salisbury are about 5% 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)
£131+
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The Mill House
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£148+
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The George Hotel, Amesbury, Wiltshire
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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New Forest Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Holiday Inn Salisbury - Stonehenge By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£141+
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Best Western Salisbury Red Lion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Hiring a car in Salisbury

Hiring a car in Salisbury costs £38 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Salisbury.

Expect to pay £1.52 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 £18.19 and £24.25. 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 (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Salisbury costs £38 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Salisbury.

Expect to pay £1.52 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 £18.19 and £24.25. 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 (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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