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
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sunderland in January
Estimated hotel price
$145
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 32h 20m.

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 Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

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 32h 20m.

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 Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Sunderland

DSADoncaster Sheffield
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Sunderland

KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,058 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,421 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,241 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,611 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,454 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,386 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,286 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,546 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,416 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (311 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (224 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (689 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,940 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,488 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,608 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,841 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,910 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sunderland

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sunderland, with prices from $73 to $2,772 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sunderland are about 10% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sunderland

Hiring a car in Sunderland

Expect to pay $3.68 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 $44.10 and $58.80. 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 $3.68 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 $44.10 and $58.80. 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.