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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Durham to see all of its attractions.

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
$236
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durham in January
Estimated hotel price
$236
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 38h 10m.

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 U-Save and Hertz, 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 38h 10m.

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 U-Save and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Durham

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Durham

KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,232 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,607 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,666 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,537 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,494 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,614 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,457 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,383 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (683 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (243 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,929 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,460 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,982 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,921 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durham

From 5-star hotels such as the 40 Winks Hospitality to great affordable options like the The Kingslodge Inn, Durham offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $173 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $318 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Durham

Most booked hotels in Durham

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Super 8 by Wyndham Durham
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$111+
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Lumley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$177+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$259+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$219+
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Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$240+
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Bannatyne Durham
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$145+
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Hiring a car in Durham

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.09 and $64.12. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Durham, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.09 and $64.12. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Durham, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.