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

Shaftesbury travel guide

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With a population of 6,813, Shaftesbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shaftesbury to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury in February
Estimated hotel price
£85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shaftesbury in February
Estimated hotel price
£85
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Shaftesbury

Plane

Although Shaftesbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 35 miles from Shaftesbury. 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 Shaftesbury departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Shaftesbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 96 miles from Shaftesbury. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Shaftesbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 35 miles from Shaftesbury. 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 Shaftesbury departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Shaftesbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 96 miles from Shaftesbury. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Shaftesbury

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Shaftesbury

Lufthansa
Good (8,222 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,568 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,062 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,558 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,203 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,592 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,471 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,595 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shaftesbury

Most booked hotels in Shaftesbury

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La Fleur De Lys
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£144+
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The Coppleridge Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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The Grosvenor Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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Holbrook B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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The Benett Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£75+
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Hiring a car in Shaftesbury

Hiring a car in Shaftesbury costs £53 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Shaftesbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.62 and £26.16.

Hiring a car in Shaftesbury costs £53 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Shaftesbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.62 and £26.16.