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

Durham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Durham

With a population of 45,696, Durham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Durham to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Durham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bistro 21 (Aykley Heads House Aykley Heads) and Restaurant 1744 @ Redworth Hall Hotel (Redworth) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Curious Mr Fox (Framwellgate) and The Cellar Door (41/42 Saddler Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Durham.

When to visit Durham

Durham in January
Estimated hotel price
£84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durham in January
Estimated hotel price
£84
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Durham

Plane

Although Durham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 30 km from Durham. The shortest domestic flight to Durham departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

The train station in Durham is called Durham, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Durham is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 150 km from Durham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Durham’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Durham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 30 km from Durham. The shortest domestic flight to Durham departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

The train station in Durham is called Durham, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Durham is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 150 km from Durham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Durham’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Durham

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Durham

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,157 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (165 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,270 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,847 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,820 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durham

Average rates range from around £86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £158 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Durham

Most booked hotels in Durham

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Thomas Wright House
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Oak Tree Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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South Causey Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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Hotel Indigo Durham By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Lumley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Hiring a car in Durham

Hiring a car in Durham costs £26 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Durham.

Expect to pay £1.32 per litre in Durham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.84 and £21.12. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Durham costs £26 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Durham.

Expect to pay £1.32 per litre in Durham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.84 and £21.12. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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