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

Gateshead travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gateshead

With a population of 77,649, Gateshead is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gateshead to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Gateshead

Retail World Team Valley - Retail Park
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Where to Eat in Gateshead

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Brasserie at Sage Gateshead (St. Marys Square) and Afternoon Tea at Sage Gateshead (St. Marys Square) are great picks.

When to visit Gateshead

Gateshead in January
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gateshead in January
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gateshead

Plane

When flying to Gateshead, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Gateshead include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Gateshead departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gateshead, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Gateshead to London takes 2h 47m and costs around £179 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £45 for a 3h 26m trip. Located 1.4 miles from the city centre, Gateshead Dunston, Tandw is the busiest station in Gateshead. Another popular train station is Gateshead Heworth, Tandw, located 2.0 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gateshead is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 105 miles from Gateshead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gateshead, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Gateshead takes 115 miles and will cost you around £8. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

When flying to Gateshead, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Gateshead include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Gateshead departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gateshead, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Gateshead to London takes 2h 47m and costs around £179 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £45 for a 3h 26m trip. Located 1.4 miles from the city centre, Gateshead Dunston, Tandw is the busiest station in Gateshead. Another popular train station is Gateshead Heworth, Tandw, located 2.0 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gateshead is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 105 miles from Gateshead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gateshead, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Gateshead takes 115 miles and will cost you around £8. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Gateshead

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Gateshead

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 Gateshead

Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £133 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gateshead

Most booked hotels in Gateshead

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Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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County Hotel & County Aparthotel Newcastle
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Hilton Newcastle Gateshead
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Ramada Encore by Wyndham Newcastle-Gateshead
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Kabannas Newcastle
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£29+
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Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£55+
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Hiring a car in Gateshead

Hiring a car in Gateshead costs £31 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Gateshead (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 Gateshead is Luxury (Class Luxury Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gateshead costs £31 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Gateshead (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 Gateshead is Luxury (Class Luxury Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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