Doncaster travel guide
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You're Going to Love Doncaster
With a population of 67,670, Doncaster 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 Doncaster to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Doncaster
Where to Eat in Doncaster
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Big Smoke (Wood St) and Estabulo - Doncaster (Unit 5, Herten Triangle) are great picks.
When to visit Doncaster
How to Get to Doncaster
Plane
When flying to Doncaster, you’ll arrive at Doncaster Sheffield (DSA), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Doncaster departs from London and takes around 12h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Doncaster, followed by Train. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Doncaster is the busiest station in Doncaster. Another popular train station is Doncaster Hatfield & Stainforth, located 6 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Doncaster is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 146 miles from Doncaster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Doncaster, including National Express, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From London, the bus ride to Doncaster takes 230 miles and will cost you around £46. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £104 for a journey of 595 miles. Doncaster’s bus station is located 14 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Doncaster
Where to stay in Doncaster
Average rates range from around £62 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £63 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Doncaster
Most booked hotels in Doncaster
Hiring a car in Doncaster
Hiring a car in Doncaster costs £46 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Doncaster.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Doncaster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.