Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Salisbury travel guide

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With a population of 45,600, Salisbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Salisbury deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Salisbury

If you’re looking for affordable options, Allium (6-7 Ox Row) and Qudos (38 Castle Street) are great picks.

When to visit Salisbury

Salisbury in December
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in December
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Salisbury

Plane

Although Salisbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 33 km from Salisbury. The shortest flight to Salisbury from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $46 for a 2h 19m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city center, Salisbury is the busiest station in Salisbury. Another popular train station is Salisbury Dean, located 12 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Salisbury is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 126 km from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 209 km and will cost you around $6. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 14 km from downtown Salisbury. Salisbury Millstream Coach Park is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Salisbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 33 km from Salisbury. The shortest flight to Salisbury from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $46 for a 2h 19m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city center, Salisbury is the busiest station in Salisbury. Another popular train station is Salisbury Dean, located 12 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Salisbury is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 126 km from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 209 km and will cost you around $6. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 14 km from downtown Salisbury. Salisbury Millstream Coach Park is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city center.

Airports near Salisbury

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Salisbury

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,888 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,602 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,932 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,207 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $274 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salisbury, with prices from $57 to $2,547 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salisbury are about 26% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Salisbury by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Salisbury

Most booked hotels in Salisbury

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Newton Farmhouse
0 stars
Excellent (9.4, 379 reviews)
$119+
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The Kings Head
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 540 reviews)
$147+
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Sarum College
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1555 reviews)
$129+
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New Forest Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1268 reviews)
$70+
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Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2091 reviews)
$87+
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Best Western Salisbury Red Lion Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, 3016 reviews)
$94+
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Renting a car in Salisbury

Renting a car in Salisbury costs $43 per day, on average, or $85 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $7.50 per gallon in Salisbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $89.94 and $119.92. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar) are, on average, 21% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Salisbury costs $43 per day, on average, or $85 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $7.50 per gallon in Salisbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $89.94 and $119.92. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar) are, on average, 21% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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