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
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Doncaster in February
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 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Doncaster from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 45m.

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 U-Save, 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 29h 45m.

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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Doncaster

BHXBirmingham
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Doncaster

Lufthansa
Good (8,174 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,136 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,497 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,632 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,062 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,641 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,424 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,436 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,352 reviews)
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Where to stay in Doncaster

Average rates range from around $145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $148 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Doncaster, with prices from $63 to $1,444 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Doncaster are about 86% 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)
$122+
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Leopold Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$129+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$80+
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ibis budget Sheffield Arena
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$90+
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Hiring a car in Doncaster

Expect to pay $3.47 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 $41.56 and $55.41. 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 (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.47 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 $41.56 and $55.41. 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 (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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