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

Shrewsbury travel guide

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With a population of 69.519, Shrewsbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

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When to visit Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury in January
Estimated hotel price
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shrewsbury in January
Estimated hotel price
$162
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 U-Save and CarWiz, 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 U-Save and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Airports near Shrewsbury

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Shrewsbury

KLM
Good (1,599 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,295 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,466 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,118 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,228 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,710 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,698 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,483 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,029 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,891 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,543 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,411 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 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 $177 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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The Old Rectory
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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The Old Post Office
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$143+
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Albright Hussey Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$220+
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Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$129+
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Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$152+
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$95+
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Hiring a car in Shrewsbury

Expect to pay $4.16 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 $49.85 and $66.46. The most frequently booked car type in Shrewsbury is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.16 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 $49.85 and $66.46. The most frequently booked car type in Shrewsbury is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.