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
$215
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durham in March
Estimated hotel price
$215
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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 (1,451 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,779 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,731 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,179 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,513 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,393 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,360 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,161 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,139 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,452 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,266 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (658 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,449 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,704 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,921 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durham

Average rates range from around $160 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $268 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)
$139+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Durham
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$94+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$190+
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Hardwick Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$210+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$149+
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Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$251+
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Hiring a car in Durham

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.74 and $47.65. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Durham, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.74 and $47.65. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Durham, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.