Salisbury travel guide
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You're Going to Love Salisbury
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.
Where to Eat in Salisbury
If you’re looking for affordable options, Wheatsheaf (Woodford) and Grillado (68 Castle Street) are great picks.
When to visit Salisbury
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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Salisbury to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 38m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Salisbury is the busiest station in Salisbury. Another popular train station is Salisbury Dean, located 7 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Salisbury is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 78 miles from Salisbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salisbury, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 115 miles and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 8 miles from downtown Salisbury. Salisbury Millstream Coach Park is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Salisbury
Where to stay in Salisbury
Average rates range from around $112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $202 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Salisbury
Most booked hotels in Salisbury
Renting a car in Salisbury
Renting a car in Salisbury costs $60 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at London Heathrow.
Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Salisbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Salisbury is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.