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
£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 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.

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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

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.

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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Salisbury

Airlines serving Salisbury

Lufthansa
Good (8,039 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,526 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,224 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,775 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (923 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,576 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,809 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,131 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,402 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,448 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,358 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,272 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around £93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £274 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Salisbury, with prices from £47 to £1,909 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Salisbury are about 26% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salisbury

Most booked hotels in Salisbury

The Mill House
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£160+
New Forest Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£65+
Legacy Rose And Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£73+
Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£91+
Holiday Inn Salisbury - Stonehenge By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£80+
The Stones Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£73+

Hiring a car in Salisbury

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

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% 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 £19.07 and £25.43. 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 Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% 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 £19.07 and £25.43. 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 Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.