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 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 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 9h 25m.

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 Hertz and Avis, 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 25m.

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 Hertz and Avis, 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 (1,481 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,882 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,843 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,367 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,561 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,187 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,239 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,486 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,314 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (303 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (671 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,495 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,907 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,760 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,889 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durham

Average rates range from around $101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $160 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, 852 reviews)
$112+
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The Ball Alley
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 650 reviews)
$87+
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Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1625 reviews)
$119+
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Lumley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3218 reviews)
$84+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Durham
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2306 reviews)
$62+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4762 reviews)
$108+
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Renting a car in Durham

Renting a car in Durham costs $28 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 38% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Expect to pay $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Durham costs $28 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 38% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Expect to pay $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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