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 Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 45 miles from Salisbury. The shortest flight to Salisbury from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about $55 for a 2h 00m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Salisbury is the busiest station in Salisbury. Another popular train station is Salisbury Dean, located 7 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Salisbury is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 78 miles from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 130 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 8 miles from downtown Salisbury. Salisbury Millstream Coach Park is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Salisbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 45 miles from Salisbury. The shortest flight to Salisbury from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about $55 for a 2h 00m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Salisbury is the busiest station in Salisbury. Another popular train station is Salisbury Dean, located 7 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Salisbury is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 78 miles from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 130 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 8 miles from downtown Salisbury. Salisbury Millstream Coach Park is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Salisbury

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Salisbury

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,818 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,774 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,237 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,128 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,375 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,536 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,702 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,764 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,182 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,974 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around $104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $234 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salisbury, with prices from $62 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 12% 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, 534 reviews)
$150+
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New Forest Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1231 reviews)
$70+
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Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1985 reviews)
$82+
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The Legacy Rose & Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2826 reviews)
$74+
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Best Western Salisbury Red Lion Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, 2591 reviews)
$79+
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Renting a car in Salisbury

Renting a car in Salisbury costs $48 per day, on average, or $97 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, 22% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salisbury, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Salisbury costs $48 per day, on average, or $97 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, 22% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salisbury, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.

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