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, Anokaa (60 Fisherton Street) and The Compasses Inn (Lower Chicksgrove, Tisbury) are great picks.

When to visit Salisbury

Salisbury in January
Estimated hotel price
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in January
Estimated hotel price
$177
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 Auckland and takes around 27h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around $74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 49m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Salisbury is the busiest station in Salisbury. Another popular train station is Salisbury Dean, located 12 km from the centre.

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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using National Express or FlixBus. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 14 km from the city centre of Salisbury. Salisbury Millstream Coach Park is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city centre.

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 Auckland and takes around 27h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around $74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 49m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Salisbury is the busiest station in Salisbury. Another popular train station is Salisbury Dean, located 12 km from the centre.

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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using National Express or FlixBus. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 14 km from the city centre of Salisbury. Salisbury Millstream Coach Park is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Salisbury

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Salisbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around $213 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $538 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Salisbury, with prices from $105 to $4,264 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Salisbury are about 15% 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
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$141+
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Milford Hall Salisbury
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$157+
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The Legacy Rose & Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$117+
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Stonehenge Hostel
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$112+
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Best Western Red Lion Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$161+
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Hiring a car in Salisbury

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.36 and $48.48. Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salisbury, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.36 and $48.48. Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salisbury, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

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