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

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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 Orlando and takes around 8h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Lille takes 1h 21m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $46 for a 2h 05m 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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 75 miles and will cost you around $10. From Bournemouth, 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 Orlando and takes around 8h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Lille takes 1h 21m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $46 for a 2h 05m 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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 75 miles and will cost you around $10. From Bournemouth, 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 (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,345 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (912 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,983 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,226 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,310 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 $278 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salisbury, with prices from $60 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, 540 reviews)
$150+
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Sarum College
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1555 reviews)
$143+
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New Forest Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1268 reviews)
$75+
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Legacy Rose And Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2902 reviews)
$95+
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Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2092 reviews)
$90+
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Renting a car in Salisbury

Renting a car in Salisbury costs $33 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Salisbury.

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01. 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 $33 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Salisbury.

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01. 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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