Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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
C$ 152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 152
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Salisbury

Plane

Although Salisbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 21 miles from Salisbury. The shortest flight to Salisbury from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around C$ 63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about C$ 63 for a 2h 19m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Salisbury is the busiest station in Salisbury. Another popular train station is Salisbury Dean, located 7 miles from the centre.

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 U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 140 miles and will cost you around C$ 10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 23 for a journey of 145 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 centre.

Plane

Although Salisbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 21 miles from Salisbury. The shortest flight to Salisbury from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around C$ 63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about C$ 63 for a 2h 19m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Salisbury is the busiest station in Salisbury. Another popular train station is Salisbury Dean, located 7 miles from the centre.

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 U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salisbury using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 140 miles and will cost you around C$ 10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 23 for a journey of 145 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 centre.

Airports near Salisbury

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Salisbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,940 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,507 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,906 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,326 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,438 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,191 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,756 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,957 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,187 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,218 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,289 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around C$ 151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 377 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salisbury, with prices from C$ 83 to C$ 3,479 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salisbury are about 33% 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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New Forest Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 98+
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Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 134+
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Best Western Salisbury Red Lion Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 137+
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The Pelican Inn
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 113+
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Renting a car in Salisbury

Renting a car in Salisbury costs C$ 125 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 60% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay C$ 2.93 per litre in Salisbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 35.08 and C$ 46.77.

Renting a car in Salisbury costs C$ 125 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 60% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay C$ 2.93 per litre in Salisbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 35.08 and C$ 46.77.

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