Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Salisbury travel guide

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You're Going to Love Salisbury

With a population of 33,662, Salisbury is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Salisbury has to offer.

When to visit Salisbury

Salisbury in July
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in July
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Salisbury in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Salisbury, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Salisbury

Plane

Although Salisbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 41 miles from Salisbury. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Salisbury departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Salisbury. The train journey from Salisbury to Cary takes 2h 54m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $60 for a 5h 37m trip. The train station in Salisbury is called Salisbury, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Salisbury is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 37 miles from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Wanda Coach. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 180 miles and will cost you around $150. From Chamblee, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 240 miles. Salisbury’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

Plane

Although Salisbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 41 miles from Salisbury. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Salisbury departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Salisbury. The train journey from Salisbury to Cary takes 2h 54m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $60 for a 5h 37m trip. The train station in Salisbury is called Salisbury, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Salisbury is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 37 miles from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Wanda Coach. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 180 miles and will cost you around $150. From Chamblee, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 240 miles. Salisbury’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

Airports near Salisbury

RDURaleigh-Durham
GSOGreensboro/H. Point
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Salisbury

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn & Suites Salisbury South and Super 8 by Wyndham Salisbury.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salisbury

Most booked hotels in Salisbury

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Hampton Inn Salisbury
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 371 reviews)
$118+
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Comfort Suites Salisbury I-85
3 stars
Excellent (8, 765 reviews)
$75+
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Quality Inn & Suites Salisbury South
2 stars
Good (7.5, 460 reviews)
$58+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Salisbury
2 stars
Good (6.8, 842 reviews)
$52+
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Econo Lodge Salisbury South
2 stars
Good (6.3, 603 reviews)
$55+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Salisbury, NC
2 stars
Okay (4.9, 31 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Salisbury

Renting a car in Salisbury costs $51 per day, on average, or $205 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Salisbury.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salisbury, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Salisbury costs $51 per day, on average, or $205 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Salisbury.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Salisbury, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

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