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With a population of 96,267, Solihull is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Solihull to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Solihull

If you’re looking for affordable options, Beeches Bar & Grill (Marsh Lane) and The Malt Shovel at Barston (Barston Lane) are great picks.

When to visit Solihull

Solihull in December
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Solihull in December
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Solihull

Plane

When flying to Solihull, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Solihull include easyJet, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Solihull departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Solihull, followed by Train. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Solihull Earlswood is the busiest station in Solihull. Another popular train station is Solihull Dorridge, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Solihull is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 94 miles from Solihull. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Solihull, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Solihull takes 105 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

When flying to Solihull, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Solihull include easyJet, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Solihull departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Solihull, followed by Train. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Solihull Earlswood is the busiest station in Solihull. Another popular train station is Solihull Dorridge, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Solihull is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 94 miles from Solihull. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Solihull, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Solihull takes 105 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Solihull

Airlines serving Solihull

Lufthansa
Good (7,014 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,581 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,767 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,316 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,866 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,638 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,831 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (779 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,297 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,709 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (342 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,324 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,085 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,854 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,310 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,180 reviews)
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Where to stay in Solihull

Average rates range from around £86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £154 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Solihull

Most booked hotels in Solihull

Genting Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£108+
Voco St. John's Solihull
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£75+
Meadow Farm Redditch by Marstons Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£47+
Redwings Lodge Solihull
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£44+
Arden Hotel And Leisure Club
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£62+
Southcrest Manor Hotel, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£66+

Hiring a car in Solihull

Hiring a car in Solihull costs £26 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Birmingham.

Expect to pay £1.40 per litre in Solihull (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.71 and £22.27. The most frequently booked car type in Solihull is Full-size (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki SX4 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Solihull costs £26 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Birmingham.

Expect to pay £1.40 per litre in Solihull (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.71 and £22.27. The most frequently booked car type in Solihull is Full-size (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki SX4 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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