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
$189
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in February
Estimated hotel price
$189
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Salisbury

Plane

Although Salisbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 21 miles from Salisbury. The shortest flight to Salisbury from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 30h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around $78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $78 for a 2h 19m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Salisbury is the busiest station in Salisbury. Another popular train station is Salisbury Dean, located 7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salisbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 78 miles from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of Europcar and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 140 miles and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 145 miles. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 8 miles from the city centre of Salisbury. Salisbury Millstream Coach Park is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Salisbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 21 miles from Salisbury. The shortest flight to Salisbury from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 30h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around $78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $78 for a 2h 19m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Salisbury is the busiest station in Salisbury. Another popular train station is Salisbury Dean, located 7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Salisbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 78 miles from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of Europcar and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 140 miles and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 145 miles. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 8 miles from the city centre of Salisbury. Salisbury Millstream Coach Park is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Salisbury

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Salisbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,893 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,308 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,422 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,923 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,574 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,939 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,210 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,280 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around $185 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $469 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Salisbury, with prices from $107 to $4,331 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Salisbury are about 13% 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)
$119+
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Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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Best Western Salisbury Red Lion Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$165+
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The Pelican Inn
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$141+
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Hiring a car in Salisbury

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.41 and $53.87. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.41 and $53.87. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.