Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Shrewsbury travel guide

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You're Going to Love Shrewsbury

With a population of 69,519, Shrewsbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

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Where to Eat in Shrewsbury

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bricklayers Arms (78 Copthorne Rd) and The Powis Arms (Lydbury North) are great picks.

When to visit Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury in April
Estimated hotel price
$201
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shrewsbury in April
Estimated hotel price
$201
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Shrewsbury

Plane

Although Shrewsbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 70 km from Shrewsbury. The shortest flight to Shrewsbury from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Shrewsbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 224 km from Shrewsbury. You’ll find branches of Europcar and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Shrewsbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 70 km from Shrewsbury. The shortest flight to Shrewsbury from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Shrewsbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 224 km from Shrewsbury. You’ll find branches of Europcar and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

Lufthansa
Good (8,277 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,587 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,102 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,360 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,542 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,769 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,445 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,513 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shrewsbury

From 5-star hotels such as the Darwin's Townhouse to great affordable options like the Premier Inn Shrewsbury Town Centre, Shrewsbury offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $180 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $305 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shrewsbury

Most booked hotels in Shrewsbury

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Prince Rupert Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$306+
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Albright Hussey Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$216+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$109+
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Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$182+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$123+
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Hiring a car in Shrewsbury

Expect to pay $4.14 per litre in Shrewsbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $49.67 and $66.22. The most frequently booked car type in Shrewsbury is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.14 per litre in Shrewsbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $49.67 and $66.22. The most frequently booked car type in Shrewsbury is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.