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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. 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
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sunderland in January
Estimated hotel price
$146
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 15 miles from Sunderland. The shortest flight to Sunderland from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 42h.

Car

Another option to get to Sunderland is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 104 miles from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Manchester.

Plane

Although Sunderland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 15 miles from Sunderland. The shortest flight to Sunderland from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 42h.

Car

Another option to get to Sunderland is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 104 miles from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Sunderland

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Sunderland

KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,229 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,589 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,489 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,604 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,469 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,379 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (684 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (243 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,930 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,463 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sunderland

Average rates range from around $145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $322 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sunderland, with prices from $73 to $2,783 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sunderland are about 3% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sunderland

Hiring a car in Sunderland

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.78 and $62.37. The most frequently booked car type in Sunderland is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.78 and $62.37. The most frequently booked car type in Sunderland is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.