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
$234
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durham in January
Estimated hotel price
$234
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 33h 30m.

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 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 19 miles from Durham. The shortest flight to Durham from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 33h 30m.

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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Durham

BLKBlackpool
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Durham

KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,129 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,480 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,628 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,632 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,486 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,423 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,425 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,344 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,578 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,440 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (229 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (314 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,474 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,963 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,678 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,918 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durham

Average rates range from around $185 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $310 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)
$109+
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Lumley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$159+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$237+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$202+
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Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$233+
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Bannatyne Durham
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$124+
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Hiring a car in Durham

Expect to pay $3.49 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 $41.86 and $55.81. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.49 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 $41.86 and $55.81. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.