Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Castle Donington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Castle Donington

With a population of 6,110, Castle Donington is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Castle Donington to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Castle Donington

Castle Donington in February
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Castle Donington in February
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Castle Donington

Plane

When flying to Castle Donington, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 2 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Castle Donington departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Castle Donington. The train journey from Castle Donington to London takes 3h 45m and costs around £60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £1,086 for a 6h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Castle Donington is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 171 km from Castle Donington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Castle Donington.

Plane

When flying to Castle Donington, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 2 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Castle Donington departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Castle Donington. The train journey from Castle Donington to London takes 3h 45m and costs around £60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £1,086 for a 6h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Castle Donington is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 171 km from Castle Donington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Castle Donington.

Airports near Castle Donington

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands
MANManchester

Airlines serving Castle Donington

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Castle Donington

Most booked hotels in Castle Donington

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The Star
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Bondgate Hotel East Midlands Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Salisbury Street Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Whiteley Mill
1 star
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£62+
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Airfield Manor
0 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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The Priest House On The River
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Castle Donington

Hiring a car in Castle Donington costs £64 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 48% more expensive than at Nottingham East Midlands.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Castle Donington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Castle Donington is Compact (Kia Stonic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Castle Donington costs £64 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 48% more expensive than at Nottingham East Midlands.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Castle Donington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Castle Donington is Compact (Kia Stonic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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