Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Durham travel guide

Durham Tourism | Durham Guide

You're Going to Love Durham

With a population of 45,696, Durham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Durham has to offer.

Where to Eat in Durham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Estabulo - Durham (The Riverwalk) and Turkish Kitchen Durham (66 Saddler St) are great picks.

When to visit Durham

Durham in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durham in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Durham

Plane

Although Durham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 30 km from Durham. The shortest flight to Durham from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 50m.

Train

The train station in Durham is called Durham, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Durham is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 166 km from Durham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Durham’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Durham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 30 km from Durham. The shortest flight to Durham from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 50m.

Train

The train station in Durham is called Durham, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Durham is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 166 km from Durham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Durham’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city center.

Airports near Durham

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Durham

KLM
Good (1,449 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,762 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,156 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,506 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,385 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,451 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,135 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (291 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,261 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (656 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,700 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,445 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durham

Average rates range from around $96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $133 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Durham

Most booked hotels in Durham

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Oak Tree Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 832 reviews)
$114+
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The Ball Alley
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 619 reviews)
$89+
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South Causey Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 613 reviews)
$135+
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Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1597 reviews)
$119+
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Lumley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2806 reviews)
$82+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Durham
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2081 reviews)
$53+
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Renting a car in Durham

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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