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 March
Estimated hotel price
$227
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durham in March
Estimated hotel price
$227
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 35h 35m.

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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

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 35h 35m.

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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Durham

DSADoncaster Sheffield
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Durham

KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,054 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,407 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,238 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,608 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,592 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,453 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,281 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,545 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,412 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (311 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (223 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,933 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,604 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,840 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,487 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,908 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durham

Average rates range from around $182 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $292 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)
$101+
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Lumley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$175+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$237+
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Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$239+
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Honest Lawyer Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$127+
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Hiring a car in Durham

Expect to pay $3.63 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 $43.46 and $57.95. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Full-size (Renault Espace or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.63 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 $43.46 and $57.95. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Full-size (Renault Espace or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.