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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Durham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Durham

Durham is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. Durham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Durham

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Durham in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Durham, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Durham

Plane

Although Durham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 129 km from Durham. The shortest flight to Durham from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Durham, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Durham to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Durham is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 129 km from Durham. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Durham, including Ontario Northland, Red Arrow and OurBus. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Durham takes 177 km and will cost you around $40. From London, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 230 km.

Plane

Although Durham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 129 km from Durham. The shortest flight to Durham from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Durham, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Durham to Ottawa takes 3h 32m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Durham is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 129 km from Durham. You’ll find branches of Ace and Fox, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Durham, including Ontario Northland, Red Arrow and OurBus. From Niagara Falls, the bus ride to Durham takes 177 km and will cost you around $40. From London, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 230 km.

Airports near Durham

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Airlines serving Durham

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Durham

Most booked hotels in Durham

Grey Rose Suites
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 314 reviews)
$117+
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Danby House
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 88 reviews)
$170+
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Mom's Spa B&B Retreat
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 47 reviews)
$129+
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Forest Plaza Motel
2 stars
Good (7.1, 82 reviews)
$122+
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Travellers Inn Hanover
1 star
Good (6.8, 260 reviews)
$90+
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Canadiana Motel
2 stars
Good (6, 87 reviews)
$128+
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Renting a car in Durham

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Durham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Durham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10.

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