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 February
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Doncaster in February
Estimated hotel price
$160
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 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Doncaster from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Doncaster is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 146 miles from Doncaster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Doncaster, you’ll arrive at Doncaster Sheffield (DSA), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Doncaster from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Doncaster is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 146 miles from Doncaster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Airports near Doncaster

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Doncaster

Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,694 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,453 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,550 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,833 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,534 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,454 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 $147 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Doncaster, with prices from $66 to $1,510 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Doncaster are about 85% 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)
$134+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$83+
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Novotel Sheffield Centre
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$146+
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ibis budget Sheffield Arena
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$83+
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Hiring a car in Doncaster

Hiring a car in Doncaster costs $42 per day, on average, or $167 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, 3% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $4.16 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 $49.82 and $66.43. Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Doncaster, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Doncaster costs $42 per day, on average, or $167 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, 3% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $4.16 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 $49.82 and $66.43. Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Doncaster, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

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