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

Hartlepool travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hartlepool

With a population of 86,713, Hartlepool is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hartlepool to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Hartlepool

If you’re looking for affordable options, Wallis & Co (Unit 12a Navigation Point) and The Raby Arms (1 Front St) are great picks.

When to visit Hartlepool

Hartlepool in May
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hartlepool in May
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hartlepool

Plane

When flying to Hartlepool, you’ll arrive at Darlington Teesside Intl (MME), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Hartlepool departs from London and takes around 7h 10m.

Train

The train station in Hartlepool is called Hartlepool, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hartlepool is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 93 miles from Hartlepool. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Plane

When flying to Hartlepool, you’ll arrive at Darlington Teesside Intl (MME), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Hartlepool departs from London and takes around 7h 10m.

Train

The train station in Hartlepool is called Hartlepool, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hartlepool is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 93 miles from Hartlepool. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Hartlepool

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Hartlepool

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hartlepool

Most booked hotels in Hartlepool

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Rockliffe Hall
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£377+
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Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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The Marine Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Blackwell Grange Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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The George, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Travelodge Hartlepool Marina
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£35+
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Hiring a car in Hartlepool

Hiring a car in Hartlepool costs £36 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 79% cheaper than airport locations in Hartlepool.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Hartlepool (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 Hartlepool is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia XCeed or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hartlepool costs £36 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 79% cheaper than airport locations in Hartlepool.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Hartlepool (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 Hartlepool is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia XCeed or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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