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 January
Estimated hotel price
$227
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durham in January
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 37h.

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 GREEN MOTION and Budget, 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 37h.

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 GREEN MOTION and Budget, 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 (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,809 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,767 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,238 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,125 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,416 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,179 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,149 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,463 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (196 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,281 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (659 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,464 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,714 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,919 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durham

Average rates range from around $168 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $329 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)
$141+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Durham
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$91+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$193+
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Hardwick Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$211+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$263+
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Hiring a car in Durham

Expect to pay $2.99 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 $35.83 and $47.77. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.99 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 $35.83 and $47.77. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.