Salford travel guide
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You're Going to Love Salford
With a population of 72 750, Salford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Salford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Salford
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Black Friar (Blackfriars Rd) and Embankment Kitchen (16 Chapel Street) are great picks.
When to visit Salford
How to Get to Salford
Plane
When flying to Salford, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Salford include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Salford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Salford to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 1.3 km from the city centre, Salford Weaste Metrolink is the busiest station in Salford. Another popular train station is Salford Central, located 2.4 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Salford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 265 km from Salford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Salford takes 72 km and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 113 km.
Airlines serving Salford
Where to stay in Salford
Average rates range from around £81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £127 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Imperial Salford Hotel and ibis budget Manchester Salford Quays.
Where to stay in popular areas of Salford
Most booked hotels in Salford
Hiring a car in Salford
Hiring a car in Salford costs £38 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Salford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75. Compact (Ford Focus Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salford, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.