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

Doncaster travel guide

Doncaster Tourism | Doncaster Guide

You're Going to Love Doncaster

With a population of 67 670, Doncaster is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Doncaster has to offer.

Where to Eat in Doncaster

If you’re looking for affordable options, Estabulo - Doncaster (Unit 5, Herten Triangle) and La Boca (1 Nether Hall Road) are great picks.

When to visit Doncaster

Doncaster in November
Estimated hotel price
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Doncaster in November
Estimated hotel price
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Doncaster

Plane

When flying to Doncaster, you’ll arrive at Doncaster Sheffield (DSA), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Doncaster from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Doncaster is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 235 km from Doncaster. You’ll find branches of U-Save and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Doncaster, you’ll arrive at Doncaster Sheffield (DSA), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Doncaster from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Doncaster is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 235 km from Doncaster. You’ll find branches of U-Save and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Airports near Doncaster

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Doncaster

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,290 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,286 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,116 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,230 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,703 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,695 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,473 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,028 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,542 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
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Where to stay in Doncaster

Average rates range from around $107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $178 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Doncaster, with prices from $64 to $1,518 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Doncaster are about 95% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Doncaster

Most booked hotels in Doncaster

Leonardo Hotel Sheffield
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$124+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$84+
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ibis budget Sheffield Arena
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$80+
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Hiring a car in Doncaster

Hiring a car in Doncaster costs $42 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $4.14 per litre in Doncaster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $49.66 and $66.21. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Doncaster costs $42 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $4.14 per litre in Doncaster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $49.66 and $66.21. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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