Introduction
What to do
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, Estabulo - Durham (The Riverwalk) and Turkish Kitchen Durham (66 Saddler St) are great picks.

When to visit Durham

Durham in January
Estimated hotel price
£101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durham in January
Estimated hotel price
£101
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. Blackpool is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Durham departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Plane

Although Durham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 30 km from Durham. Blackpool is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Durham departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Durham

BLKBlackpool
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Durham

KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,107 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,623 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,613 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,572 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,435 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (691 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,480 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,954 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,658 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durham

Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £267 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Oak Tree Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Durham
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Lumley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Hiring a car in Durham

Hiring a car in Durham costs £25 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Durham.

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.91 and £23.87. Compact (Renault Captur or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Durham, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Durham costs £25 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Durham.

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.91 and £23.87. Compact (Renault Captur or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Durham, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

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