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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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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
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Solihull in December
Estimated hotel price
£64
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 West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Solihull to London takes 1h 17m and costs around £82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £20 for a 1h 42m 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 Turo and U-Save, 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 £11. From London, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 140 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 West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Solihull to London takes 1h 17m and costs around £82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £20 for a 1h 42m 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 Turo and U-Save, 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 £11. From London, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Solihull

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands
MANManchester

Airlines serving Solihull

Lufthansa
Good (7,489 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,456 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,975 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,010 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,990 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,976 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,295 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,532 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,279 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,130 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,023 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,380 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Solihull

Average rates range from around £81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £143 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)
£85+
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Crowne Plaza Solihull By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Voco St. John's Solihull By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Meadow Farm Redditch by Marstons Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Redwings Lodge Solihull
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Arden Hotel And Leisure Club
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Hiring a car in Solihull

Hiring a car in Solihull costs £37 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 £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76. 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 (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Solihull costs £37 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 £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76. 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 (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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