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 March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salisbury in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 145
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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 8h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around C$ 28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 42 for a 1h 36m 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 rental 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 225 km and will cost you around C$ 10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 233 km. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 14 km from downtown 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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 8h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salisbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Salisbury to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around C$ 28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 42 for a 1h 36m 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 rental 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 Bristol, the bus ride to Salisbury takes 225 km and will cost you around C$ 10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 233 km. The most popular bus station is Salisbury Stonehenge Visitor Centre, located 14 km from downtown 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 (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,698 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,032 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,844 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,143 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,637 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,672 reviews)
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Where to stay in Salisbury

Average rates range from around C$ 142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 356 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Salisbury, with prices from C$ 61 to C$ 3,532 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Salisbury are about 6% 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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The Riverside
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 126+
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The George Hotel, Amesbury, Wiltshire
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 111+
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The Chapter House
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 140+
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New Forest Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 100+
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The Legacy Rose & Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 94+
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Renting a car in Salisbury

Renting a car in Salisbury costs C$ 222 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 76% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay C$ 2.54 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$ 30.46 and C$ 40.61. 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 Premium rental cars (BMW 3 Series or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Salisbury costs C$ 222 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 76% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay C$ 2.54 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$ 30.46 and C$ 40.61. 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 Premium rental cars (BMW 3 Series or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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