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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Durham has to offer.

Where to Eat in Durham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bistro 21 (Aykley Heads House Aykley Heads) and Restaurant 1744 @ Redworth Hall Hotel (Redworth) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Curious Mr Fox (Framwellgate) and The Cellar Door (41/42 Saddler Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Durham.

When to visit Durham

Durham in February
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durham in February
Estimated hotel price
$75
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 19 miles from Durham. The shortest flight to Durham from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 30m.

Train

The train station in Durham is called Durham, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Durham is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 103 miles from Durham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Durham’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Durham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 19 miles from Durham. The shortest flight to Durham from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 30m.

Train

The train station in Durham is called Durham, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Durham is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 103 miles from Durham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Durham’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Airports near Durham

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Durham

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,504 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,976 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,378 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,281 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,383 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,180 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,073 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (172 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,868 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,582 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,348 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,838 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durham

Average rates range from around $102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $198 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, 809 reviews)
$100+
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The Ball Alley
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 592 reviews)
$87+
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South Causey Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 601 reviews)
$146+
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Lumley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2718 reviews)
$82+
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Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1551 reviews)
$124+
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Hotel Indigo Durham By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2058 reviews)
$135+
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Renting a car in Durham

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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