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
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sunderland in January
Estimated hotel price
$135
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 Edinburgh, which is about 163 km from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of Hertz and DRIVALIA , 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 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 Edinburgh, which is about 163 km from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of Hertz and DRIVALIA , 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

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,563 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,429 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,085 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,082 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (646 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,212 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,640 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,647 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sunderland

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sunderland, with prices from $80 to $2,755 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 $3.10 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 $37.17 and $49.56. 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, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.17 and $49.56. 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, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.