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, Estabulo - Durham (The Riverwalk) and Turkish Kitchen Durham (66 Saddler St) are great picks.

When to visit Durham

Durham in January
Estimated hotel price
$64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durham in January
Estimated hotel price
$64
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 14h 15m.

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.

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 14h 15m.

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.

Airports near Durham

DSADoncaster Sheffield
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Durham

KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,095 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,620 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,476 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,317 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,434 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,563 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (312 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (226 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (689 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,949 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,479 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,646 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durham

Average rates range from around $112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $207 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 (9.2, 859 reviews)
$112+
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The Ball Alley
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 660 reviews)
$81+
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South Causey Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 624 reviews)
$117+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Durham
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2340 reviews)
$64+
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Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1641 reviews)
$115+
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Lumley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3254 reviews)
$94+
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Renting a car in Durham

Renting a car in Durham costs $36 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Expect to pay $7.65 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 $91.76 and $122.34.

Renting a car in Durham costs $36 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Expect to pay $7.65 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 $91.76 and $122.34.

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