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Renting a car

Salem travel guide

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You're Going to Love Salem

With a population of 6,319, Salem is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Salem to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Salem

Salem in October
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salem in October
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Salem in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Salem, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Salem

Plane

Although Salem doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Louisville Airport (SDF), which is located 58 km from Salem. Louisville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Salem departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 04m.

Car

Another option to get to Salem is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 278 km from Salem. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salem using Amtrak or Tornado Bus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Salem takes 80 km and will cost you around $110. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 628 km.

Plane

Although Salem doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Louisville Airport (SDF), which is located 58 km from Salem. Louisville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Salem departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 04m.

Car

Another option to get to Salem is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 278 km from Salem. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salem using Amtrak or Tornado Bus. From Nashville, the bus ride to Salem takes 80 km and will cost you around $110. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $170 for a journey of 628 km.

Airports near Salem

SDFLouisville Intl
CVGCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
INDIndianapolis

Airlines serving Salem

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,862 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,941 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,704 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,268 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,351 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,986 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (968 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (770 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,077 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Salem

Most booked hotels in Salem

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The Destination B&B llc
3 stars
Excellent (9.8, 106 reviews)
$134+
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Knights Inn & Suites Salem
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 159 reviews)
$78+
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Cobblestone Hotel and Suites - Salem
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 209 reviews)
$124+
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Renting a car in Salem

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Salem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Salem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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