Salisbury is home to the majestic Salisbury Cathedral, and a short drive away from Stonehenge, providing the city with a thriving tourist industry. Salisbury is an excellent location for a holiday with plenty of inner-city shopping amenities, the Bournemouth coastline is less than an hour away, and the New Forest is practically on the doorstep – making car hire from Salisbury a popular option.
Cathedral Close and Mompesson House are essential and, if history is your thing, visit the ancient settlement of Old Sarum and enjoy the sprawling panoramic views over Salisbury. Hiring a car from Salisbury is great because it proves an ideal base to explore from.
Salisbury is blessed with a treasure trove of historical sites from the medieval to the ancient. If you're hiring a car from Salisbury, Stonehenge is a short drive north on the A360, and on the way, why not stop-off at Old Sarum, where you'll find the haunting relics of a 5,000 year old settlement – take the Castle Rd/A345 north.
Salisbury Cathedral is a must-see, along with its attractive grounds which incorporate Mompesson House. The New Forest is a short drive south on the A338/B3080, and if you rent a car from Salisbury, why not head for the Bournemouth coastline on the A338.
