Shrewsbury travel guide
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You're Going to Love Shrewsbury
With a population of 69.519, Shrewsbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shrewsbury to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Shrewsbury
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Beefy Boys Shrewsbury (39 High Street) and The Peach Tree Restaurant (18-22 Abbey Foregate) are great picks.
When to visit Shrewsbury
How to Get to Shrewsbury
Plane
Although Shrewsbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 70 km from Shrewsbury. The shortest flight to Shrewsbury from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 10h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shrewsbury, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Shrewsbury to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $41 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Shrewsbury is the busiest station in Shrewsbury. Another popular train station is Shrewsbury Yorton, located 7 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Shrewsbury is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 224 km from Shrewsbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shrewsbury, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Shrewsbury takes 45 miles and will cost you around $7. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 80 miles.
Airlines serving Shrewsbury
Where to stay in Shrewsbury
Average rates range from around $114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $192 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Shrewsbury
Most booked hotels in Shrewsbury
Renting a car in Shrewsbury
Renting a car in Shrewsbury costs $85 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 53% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Shrewsbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Shrewsbury is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.