Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
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

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 February
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durham in February
Estimated hotel price
$108
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 Boston and takes around 9h 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 Boston and takes around 9h 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,732 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,080 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,093 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,433 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,122 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (190 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,248 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (659 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,687 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,909 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,437 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durham

Average rates range from around $99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $131 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Durham

Most booked hotels in Durham

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The Ball Alley
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 618 reviews)
$81+
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Oak Tree Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 832 reviews)
$114+
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South Causey Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 612 reviews)
$132+
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Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1595 reviews)
$110+
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Lumley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2799 reviews)
$82+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Durham
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2074 reviews)
$52+
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Renting a car in Durham

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Durham, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Durham, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

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