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

Durham travel guide

Durham Tourism | Durham Guide

You're Going to Love Durham

With a population of 45,696, Durham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Durham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Durham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Estabulo - Durham (The Riverwalk) and Turkish Kitchen Durham (66 Saddler St) are great picks.

When to visit Durham

Durham in January
Estimated hotel price
$237
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durham in January
Estimated hotel price
$237
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Durham

Plane

Although Durham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 19 miles from Durham. The shortest flight to Durham from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Durham is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 103 miles from Durham. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Durham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 19 miles from Durham. The shortest flight to Durham from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Durham is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 103 miles from Durham. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Durham

DSADoncaster Sheffield
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Durham

KLM
Good (1,533 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,094 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,620 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,476 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,315 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,433 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,562 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (312 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (226 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (689 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,949 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,482 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,643 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durham

Average rates range from around $195 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $362 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Durham

Most booked hotels in Durham

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Lumley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$250+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$206+
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Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$243+
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Bannatyne Durham
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$159+
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Hiring a car in Durham

Expect to pay $3.53 per litre in Durham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $42.36 and $56.48. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Durham, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.53 per litre in Durham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $42.36 and $56.48. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Durham, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.