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 Christchurch and takes around 32h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Oxford takes 0h 58m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $94 for a 2h 21m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 217 km and will cost you around $17. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 225 km. 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 Christchurch and takes around 32h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Oxford takes 0h 58m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $94 for a 2h 21m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 217 km and will cost you around $17. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 225 km. 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

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,885 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,848 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,374 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,294 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,910 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,538 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,886 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,188 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,239 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around $191 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $498 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Salisbury, with prices from $107 to $4,454 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Salisbury are about 21% 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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Milford Hall Salisbury By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$157+
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Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$159+
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Legacy Rose And Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$147+
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Best Western Salisbury Red Lion Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$149+
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The Pelican Inn
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$145+
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Hiring a car in Salisbury

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.51 and $54.01. 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, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.51 and $54.01. 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, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.