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, Estabulo - Durham (The Riverwalk) and Turkish Kitchen Durham (66 Saddler St) are great picks.

When to visit Durham

Durham in December
Estimated hotel price
$208
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durham in December
Estimated hotel price
$208
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 31h.

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 Manchester, which is about 150 km from Durham. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Manchester.

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 31h.

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 Manchester, which is about 150 km from Durham. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Manchester.

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 (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,690 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,074 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,461 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,122 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,427 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,109 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (656 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,243 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (186 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,670 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,898 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,425 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durham

Average rates range from around $174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $269 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)
$140+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Durham
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$85+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$197+
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Hardwick Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$193+
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Travelodge Durham
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$74+
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Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$244+
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Hiring a car in Durham

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.93 and $50.57. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.93 and $50.57. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.