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

Solihull travel guide

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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
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Solihull in December
Estimated hotel price
£63
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 Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Solihull, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Solihull to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £24 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Solihull, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Solihull takes 115 miles and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 145 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Solihull, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Solihull to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £24 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Solihull, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Solihull takes 115 miles and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Solihull

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands
MANManchester

Airlines serving Solihull

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,960 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,731 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,929 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,937 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,977 reviews)
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Where to stay in Solihull

Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £147 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 & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Crowne Plaza Solihull By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Voco St. John's Solihull By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Meadow Farm Redditch by Marstons Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£44+
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Redwings Lodge Solihull
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Arden Hotel And Leisure Club
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Hiring a car in Solihull

Hiring a car in Solihull costs £43 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Birmingham.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.86 and £21.15. The most frequently booked car type in Solihull is Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Solihull costs £43 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Birmingham.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.86 and £21.15. The most frequently booked car type in Solihull is Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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