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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Durham has to offer.

Where to Eat in Durham

If you’re looking for affordable options, 19TWENTY (19 Elvet Bridge) and Restaurant 17 (17 Elvet Bridge) are great picks.

When to visit Durham

Durham in February
Estimated hotel price
$222
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durham in February
Estimated hotel price
$222
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 30 km from Durham. The shortest flight to Durham from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 38h 05m.

Train

The train station in Durham is called Durham, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Durham is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 166 km from Durham. You’ll find branches of Avis and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Durham’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Durham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 30 km from Durham. The shortest flight to Durham from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 38h 05m.

Train

The train station in Durham is called Durham, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Durham is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 166 km from Durham. You’ll find branches of Avis and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Durham’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Durham

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Durham

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,565 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,511 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,008 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,057 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,396 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,190 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (640 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (175 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,872 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,608 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,368 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,842 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durham

Average rates range from around $172 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $331 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)
$147+
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Hotel Indigo Durham By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$223+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$216+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$188+
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Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$248+
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Hiring a car in Durham

Expect to pay $3.11 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 $37.24 and $49.65. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.11 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 $37.24 and $49.65. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.