Solihull travel guide
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You're Going to Love Solihull
With a population of 96,267, Solihull 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 Solihull to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Solihull
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
How to Get to Solihull
Plane
When flying to Solihull, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 5 km 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Solihull, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Solihull to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £106 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 8 km from the city centre, Solihull Earlswood is the busiest station in Solihull. Another popular train station is Solihull Dorridge, located 5 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Solihull is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 152 km from Solihull. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Solihull, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Coventry, the bus ride to Solihull takes 48 km and will cost you around £5. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 177 km.
Airlines serving Solihull
Where to stay in Solihull
Average rates range from around £94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £158 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Solihull
Most booked hotels in Solihull
Hiring a car in Solihull
Hiring a car in Solihull costs £33 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Birmingham.
Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36. Compact (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Solihull, while also 81% cheaper than other types, on average.