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

Middlesbrough travel guide

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You're Going to Love Middlesbrough

With a population of 142,707, Middlesbrough is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Middlesbrough to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Middlesbrough

If you’re looking for affordable options, Brasserie Hudson Quay (Windward Way) and The Nuthatch (9-11 Bedford Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Chairman (17 - 19 Bedford St) and 176 Bar & Kitchen (176 Linthorpe Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Middlesbrough.

When to visit Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough in May
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Middlesbrough in May
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Middlesbrough in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Middlesbrough, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Middlesbrough

Plane

When flying to Middlesbrough, you’ll arrive at Darlington Teesside Intl (MME), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Middlesbrough departs from London and takes around 7h 10m.

Train

Located 4 miles from the city centre, Middlesbrough Nunthorpe is the busiest station in Middlesbrough. Another popular train station is Middlesbrough Battersby, located 10 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Middlesbrough is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 85 miles from Middlesbrough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Middlesbrough’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Middlesbrough, you’ll arrive at Darlington Teesside Intl (MME), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Middlesbrough departs from London and takes around 7h 10m.

Train

Located 4 miles from the city centre, Middlesbrough Nunthorpe is the busiest station in Middlesbrough. Another popular train station is Middlesbrough Battersby, located 10 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Middlesbrough is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 85 miles from Middlesbrough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Middlesbrough’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Middlesbrough

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Middlesbrough

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 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 (9,244 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 Middlesbrough

Average rates range from around £67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £69 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Middlesbrough

Most booked hotels in Middlesbrough

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Rockliffe Hall
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£377+
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Gisborough Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£159+
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Hampton by Hilton Stockton on Tees
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Holiday Inn Express Middlesbrough - Centre Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Highfield Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Middlesbrough

Hiring a car in Middlesbrough costs £59 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Middlesbrough.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Middlesbrough (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 Middlesbrough is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Middlesbrough costs £59 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Middlesbrough.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Middlesbrough (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 Middlesbrough is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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