Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 February
Estimated hotel price
$191
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in February
Estimated hotel price
$191
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 New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 32h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Salisbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 126 km from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

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 New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 32h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Salisbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 126 km from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Salisbury

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Salisbury

Lufthansa
Good (8,060 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,529 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,403 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,411 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,234 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,820 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (932 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,586 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,826 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,182 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,408 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,378 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,273 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Salisbury, with prices from $108 to $4,366 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Salisbury are about 33% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salisbury

Most booked hotels in Salisbury

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New Forest Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$153+
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Legacy Rose And Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$166+
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Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$226+
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The Stones Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$178+
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Hiring a car in Salisbury

Expect to pay $3.62 per litre in Salisbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $43.41 and $57.88. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.62 per litre in Salisbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $43.41 and $57.88. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.