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, 19TWENTY (19 Elvet Bridge) and Restaurant 17 (17 Elvet Bridge) are great picks.

When to visit Durham

Durham in January
Estimated hotel price
$229
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durham in January
Estimated hotel price
$229
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 30h 55m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Manchester.

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 30h 55m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Durham

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Durham

KLM
Good (1,568 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,196 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,537 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,651 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,529 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,466 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,591 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,380 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,485 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (317 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (236 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,987 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,466 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,911 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,927 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,734 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durham

Average rates range from around $164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $308 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)
$170+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Durham
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$112+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$260+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$205+
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Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$261+
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Bannatyne Durham
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$140+
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Hiring a car in Durham

Expect to pay $3.69 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 $44.22 and $58.96. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.69 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 $44.22 and $58.96. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.