Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sunderland travel guide

Sunderland Tourism | Sunderland Guide

You're Going to Love Sunderland

With a population of 177,965, Sunderland is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sunderland to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Sunderland

If you’re looking for affordable options, House of Zen Seaburn (Whitburn Road) and The Engine Room (High St W) are great picks.

When to visit Sunderland

Sunderland in January
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sunderland in January
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sunderland

Plane

Although Sunderland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 25 km from Sunderland. The shortest flight to Sunderland from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 20m.

Train

Located 1.1 km from the city centre, Sunderland Stadium of Light is the busiest station in Sunderland. Another popular train station is Sunderland Seaburn, located 2.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sunderland is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 168 km from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Wheego, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Sunderland’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Sunderland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 25 km from Sunderland. The shortest flight to Sunderland from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 20m.

Train

Located 1.1 km from the city centre, Sunderland Stadium of Light is the busiest station in Sunderland. Another popular train station is Sunderland Seaburn, located 2.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sunderland is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 168 km from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Wheego, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Sunderland’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Sunderland

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Sunderland

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,736 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,086 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,719 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,123 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (190 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,249 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (659 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,688 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,440 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sunderland

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sunderland, with prices from $82 to $2,724 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sunderland are about 33% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sunderland

Hiring a car in Sunderland

Expect to pay $3.07 per litre in Sunderland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.76 and $49.01. The most frequently booked car type in Sunderland is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.07 per litre in Sunderland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.76 and $49.01. The most frequently booked car type in Sunderland is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.