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 March
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in March
Estimated hotel price
$181
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 45 miles from Salisbury. The shortest flight to Salisbury from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. 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 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 120 miles and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 140 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 Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 45 miles from Salisbury. The shortest flight to Salisbury from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. 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 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 120 miles and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 140 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
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Salisbury

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,860 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,807 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,314 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,268 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,455 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,720 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,830 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,172 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,221 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 $470 and up for a 5-star experience. 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 28% 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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The George Hotel, Amesbury, Wiltshire
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$154+
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Milford Hall Salisbury By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$147+
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Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$146+
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The Legacy Rose & Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$141+
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Best Western Salisbury Red Lion Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$149+
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Hiring a car in Salisbury

Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.47 and $51.29. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.47 and $51.29. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.