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.
Activities & attractions in Durham
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
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 30 km from Durham. The shortest flight to Durham from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Durham is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 166 km from Durham. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Airlines serving Durham
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 $96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $186 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Durham
Most booked hotels in Durham
Renting a car in Durham
Renting a car in Durham costs $24 per day, on average, or $73 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 2% 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.