Introduction
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 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 Boston and takes around 9h 15m.

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 Boston and takes around 9h 15m.

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

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,360 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,953 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,154 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (165 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,270 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,847 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,820 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durham

Average rates range from around $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $206 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, 790 reviews)
$101+
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South Causey Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 591 reviews)
$147+
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The Ball Alley
3 stars
Excellent (9, 577 reviews)
$89+
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Hotel Indigo Durham By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2028 reviews)
$138+
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Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1524 reviews)
$126+
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Lumley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2685 reviews)
$86+
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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. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Durham, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

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. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Durham, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

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