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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, Wheatsheaf (Woodford) and Grillado (68 Castle Street) are great picks.

When to visit Salisbury

Salisbury in October
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in October
Estimated hotel price
$103
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 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Salisbury to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 42m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 115 miles and will cost you around $7. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 115 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 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Salisbury to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 42m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 115 miles and will cost you around $7. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 115 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
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Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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Alaska Airlines
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Finnair
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around $133 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $310 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salisbury, with prices from $63 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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The Kings Head
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 493 reviews)
$156+
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Newton Farmhouse
0 stars
Excellent (9.3, 377 reviews)
$128+
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New Forest Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1144 reviews)
$105+
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Milford Hall Salisbury
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1842 reviews)
$148+
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The Legacy Rose & Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2631 reviews)
$147+
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Stonehenge Hostel
4 stars
Good (7.8, 708 reviews)
$39+
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Renting a car in Salisbury

Renting a car in Salisbury costs $49 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, 3% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Salisbury costs $49 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, 3% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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