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, San Marino at Hanover Place (San Marino at Hanover Place) and House of Zen Seaburn (Whitburn Road) are great picks.

When to visit Sunderland

Sunderland in January
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sunderland in January
Estimated hotel price
$132
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 31h 55m.

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 Edinburgh, which is about 163 km from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

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 31h 55m.

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 Edinburgh, which is about 163 km from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

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

Lufthansa
Good (7,485 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,988 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,649 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,279 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,023 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,380 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,179 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,065 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (168 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,865 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,578 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,336 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,835 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 $2,789 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 $3.18 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 $38.06 and $50.75. 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, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.06 and $50.75. 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, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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