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 56 km 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Shaftesbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 154 km 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 56 km 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Shaftesbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 154 km 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 (8,204 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,178 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,479 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,042 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,259 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,658 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,953 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,506 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,454 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,586 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)
£136+
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The Grosvenor Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£158+
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The Coppleridge Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Holbrook B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£96+
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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, 30% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.62 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 £19.36 and £25.81.

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, 30% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.62 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 £19.36 and £25.81.