Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car
New Zealand
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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 February
Estimated hotel price
$161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Doncaster in February
Estimated hotel price
$161
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

Airlines serving Doncaster

Lufthansa
Good (8,271 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,580 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,255 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,094 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,645 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,671 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,319 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,010 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,745 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,444 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,511 reviews)
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Where to stay in Doncaster

Average rates range from around $118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $191 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Doncaster, with prices from $64 to $1,520 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Doncaster are about 84% 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)
$140+
Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$82+
ibis budget Sheffield Arena
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$80+

Hiring a car in Doncaster

Expect to pay $4.11 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 $49.29 and $65.72. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.11 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 $49.29 and $65.72. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.