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 February
Estimated hotel price
$211
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durham in February
Estimated hotel price
$211
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 30h 20m.

Train

The train station in Durham is called Durham, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Durham’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

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 30h 20m.

Train

The train station in Durham is called Durham, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Durham’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Durham

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Durham

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,749 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,702 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,119 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,526 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,377 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,130 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (191 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,253 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (659 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,691 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,442 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durham

Average rates range from around $165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $219 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$87+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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Hardwick Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$192+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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Travelodge Durham
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$73+
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Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$230+
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Hiring a car in Durham

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.65 and $47.53. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Durham, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.65 and $47.53. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Durham, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.