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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Salisbury to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Salisbury

If you’re looking for affordable options, Wheatsheaf (Woodford) and Grillado (68 Castle Street) are great picks.

When to visit Salisbury

Salisbury in February
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in February
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Salisbury

Plane

Although Salisbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 73 km from Salisbury. The shortest flight to Salisbury from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 17m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 217 km and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 217 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 Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 73 km from Salisbury. The shortest flight to Salisbury from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 17m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 217 km and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 217 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

Airlines serving Salisbury

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around $109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $201 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salisbury

Most booked hotels in Salisbury

Newton Farmhouse
0 stars
Excellent (9.4, 189 reviews)
$112+
The Kings Head
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 464 reviews)
$138+
New Forest Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 856 reviews)
$80+
Stonehenge Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.1, 549 reviews)
$33+
The Kings Head Inn Wetherspoon
3 stars
Good (7.9, 3148 reviews)
$84+
Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1481 reviews)
$124+

Renting a car in Salisbury

Renting a car in Salisbury costs $72 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Salisbury costs $72 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.