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
$195
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in February
Estimated hotel price
$195
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 28h 40m.

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 U-Save and CarWiz, 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 Auckland and takes around 28h 40m.

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 U-Save and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Airports near Salisbury

Airlines serving Salisbury

Lufthansa
Good (8,237 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,225 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,079 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,589 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,254 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (967 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,220 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,986 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,199 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,658 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,490 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,606 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around $200 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $456 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Salisbury, with prices from $84 to $4,449 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Salisbury are about 5% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salisbury

Most booked hotels in Salisbury

The George Hotel, Amesbury, Wiltshire
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$155+
New Forest Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$155+
Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$178+
Milford Hall Salisbury By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$189+
Legacy Rose And Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$140+

Hiring a car in Salisbury

Expect to pay $3.97 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 $47.58 and $63.44. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salisbury, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.97 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 $47.58 and $63.44. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salisbury, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.