Introduction
What to do
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, 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 30 km from Durham. The shortest flight to Durham from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 40m.

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 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 30 km from Durham. The shortest flight to Durham from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 40m.

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 Hertz and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Durham

BLKBlackpool
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Durham

KLM
Good (1,551 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,132 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,494 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,262 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,631 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,639 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,433 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,352 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,450 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (229 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (314 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,470 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,967 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,683 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,920 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,888 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durham

Average rates range from around $108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $178 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, 865 reviews)
$113+
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The Ball Alley
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 670 reviews)
$82+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Durham
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2367 reviews)
$65+
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Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1661 reviews)
$115+
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Lumley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3309 reviews)
$85+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 4866 reviews)
$125+
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Renting a car in Durham

Renting a car in Durham costs $23 per day, on average, or $70 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Durham.

Expect to pay $7.72 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 $92.67 and $123.56.

Renting a car in Durham costs $23 per day, on average, or $70 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Durham.

Expect to pay $7.72 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 $92.67 and $123.56.

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