Middlesbrough travel guide
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You're Going to Love Middlesbrough
With a population of 142,707, Middlesbrough is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Middlesbrough deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Middlesbrough
If you’re looking for affordable options, Brasserie Hudson Quay (Windward Way) and The Nuthatch (9-11 Bedford Street) are great picks.
When to visit Middlesbrough
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Middlesbrough in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Middlesbrough, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Middlesbrough
Plane
When flying to Middlesbrough, you’ll arrive at Darlington Teesside Intl (MME), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Middlesbrough departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h.
Train
Located 7 km from the city centre, Middlesbrough Nunthorpe is the busiest station in Middlesbrough. Another popular train station is Middlesbrough Battersby, located 16 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Middlesbrough is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 138 km from Middlesbrough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Middlesbrough, including National Express, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Middlesbrough takes 282 km and will cost you around £18. From London, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 595 km. Middlesbrough’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Middlesbrough
Where to stay in Middlesbrough
Average rates range from around £70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £66 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Middlesbrough
Most booked hotels in Middlesbrough
Hiring a car in Middlesbrough
Hiring a car in Middlesbrough costs £40 per day, on average, or £79 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Middlesbrough.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Middlesbrough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.83. Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Middlesbrough, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.