Solihull travel guide

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You're Going to Love Solihull

With a population of 96,267, Solihull is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Solihull to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Solihull

If you’re looking for affordable options, Beeches Bar & Grill (Marsh Lane) and Carluccio's - Solihull (159-161 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Solihull

Solihull in October
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Solihull in October
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Solihull

Plane

When flying to Solihull, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Solihull include easyJet, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Solihull departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Solihull, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Solihull to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £47 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Solihull Earlswood is the busiest station in Solihull. Another popular train station is Solihull Dorridge, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Solihull is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 94 miles from Solihull. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Solihull, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Solihull takes 110 miles and will cost you around £16. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Solihull, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Solihull include easyJet, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Solihull departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Solihull, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Solihull to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £47 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Solihull Earlswood is the busiest station in Solihull. Another popular train station is Solihull Dorridge, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Solihull is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 94 miles from Solihull. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Solihull, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Solihull takes 110 miles and will cost you around £16. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Solihull

Airlines serving Solihull

Lufthansa
Good (4,698 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,943 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Solihull

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £157 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Solihull

Most booked hotels in Solihull

Genting Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£109+
Redwings Lodge Solihull
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£49+
Voco St. John's Solihull
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Meadow Farm Redditch by Marstons Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£49+
Arden Hotel And Leisure Club
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£76+
Southcrest Manor Hotel, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£53+

Hiring a car in Solihull

Hiring a car in Solihull costs £39 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Birmingham.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Solihull (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. The most frequently booked car type in Solihull is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Solihull costs £39 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Birmingham.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Solihull (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. The most frequently booked car type in Solihull is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.