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

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. 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, The Forest Bar & Restaurant (25 Station Approach, Dorridge) and Cheal's Restaurant and Bar (1630 High Street, Knowle) are great picks.

When to visit Solihull

Solihull in December
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Solihull in December
Estimated hotel price
£66
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 Loganair. 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 Cross Country. The train journey from Solihull to Manchester takes 1h 40m and costs around £53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £23 for a 4h 18m trip. 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Solihull using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Solihull takes 115 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £13 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 Loganair. 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 Cross Country. The train journey from Solihull to Manchester takes 1h 40m and costs around £53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £23 for a 4h 18m trip. 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Solihull using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Solihull takes 115 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Solihull

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands
MANManchester

Airlines serving Solihull

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,684 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,152 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,838 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,074 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,461 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,517 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,598 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,358 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,633 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,121 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,166 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
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Where to stay in Solihull

Average rates range from around £72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £138 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Solihull

Most booked hotels in Solihull

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Genting Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Crowne Plaza Solihull By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Voco St. John's Solihull By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Arden Hotel And Leisure Club
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Village Hotel Solihull
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£49+
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Hiring a car in Solihull

Hiring a car in Solihull costs £24 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in Solihull.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.24 and £21.65. The most frequently booked car type in Solihull is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Solihull costs £24 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in Solihull.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.24 and £21.65. The most frequently booked car type in Solihull is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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