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

Darlington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Darlington

With a population of 87,204, Darlington is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Darlington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Darlington

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Devonport Hotel (16-18 The Front) and The Old Yard Tapas Bar (98 Bondgate) are great picks.

When to visit Darlington

Darlington in January
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Darlington in January
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Darlington

Plane

When flying to Darlington, you’ll arrive at Darlington Teesside Intl (MME), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Darlington departs from London and takes around 7h 10m.

Train

Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Darlington is the busiest station in Darlington. Another popular train station is Darlington South Bank, Nyork, located 16 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Darlington is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 77 miles from Darlington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Darlington’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Darlington, you’ll arrive at Darlington Teesside Intl (MME), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Darlington departs from London and takes around 7h 10m.

Train

Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Darlington is the busiest station in Darlington. Another popular train station is Darlington South Bank, Nyork, located 16 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Darlington is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 77 miles from Darlington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Darlington’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Darlington

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Darlington

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 Darlington

Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £230 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Darlington

Most booked hotels in Darlington

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Rockliffe Hall
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£377+
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Hampton by Hilton Stockton on Tees
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Holiday Inn Express Middlesbrough - Centre Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Redworth Hall Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Hiring a car in Darlington

Hiring a car in Darlington costs £29 per day, on average, or £57 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 127% cheaper than airport locations in Darlington.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Darlington (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 Darlington is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Darlington costs £29 per day, on average, or £57 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 127% cheaper than airport locations in Darlington.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Darlington (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 Darlington is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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