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 Boston and takes around 8h 50m.

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 Hertz and Turo, 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 Boston and takes around 8h 50m.

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 Hertz and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Durham

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Durham

KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,238 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,668 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,497 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,616 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,453 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,386 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (683 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (243 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,927 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,925 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,460 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durham

From 5-star hotels such as the 40 Winks Hospitality to great affordable options like the Premier Inn Durham City Centre - Walkergate, Durham offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $180 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, 890 reviews)
$114+
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Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1715 reviews)
$122+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Durham
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2451 reviews)
$60+
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Lumley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3461 reviews)
$100+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 5071 reviews)
$144+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3703 reviews)
$120+
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Renting a car in Durham

Renting a car in Durham costs $26 per day, on average, or $79 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Durham.

Expect to pay $8.71 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 $104.48 and $139.30.

Renting a car in Durham costs $26 per day, on average, or $79 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Durham.

Expect to pay $8.71 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 $104.48 and $139.30.

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