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
$225
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durham in March
Estimated hotel price
$225
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 36h 55m.

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 Hertz and Budget, 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 36h 55m.

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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Durham

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Durham

KLM
Good (1,526 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,396 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,224 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,576 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,357 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,448 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,272 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,532 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,393 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (310 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (222 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,920 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (687 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,598 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,834 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,492 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,903 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durham

Average rates range from around $173 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $289 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)
$97+
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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)
$235+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$204+
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Honest Lawyer Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$107+
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Hiring a car in Durham

Expect to pay $3.61 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 $43.32 and $57.75. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.61 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 $43.32 and $57.75. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.