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 73 km from Salisbury. The shortest flight to Salisbury from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 46m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 193 km and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 225 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 Boston and takes around 6h 46m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 193 km and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 225 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
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Salisbury

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,860 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,813 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,318 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,273 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,835 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (393 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,173 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,224 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 $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 24% 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)
$147+
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The George Hotel, Amesbury, Wiltshire
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2594 reviews)
$90+
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Milford Hall Salisbury By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1969 reviews)
$86+
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Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1985 reviews)
$85+
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The Legacy Rose & Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2832 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Salisbury

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salisbury, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. 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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