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 February
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durham in February
Estimated hotel price
$76
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 13h 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 Avis and Sixt, 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 13h 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 Avis and Sixt, 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 (1,459 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,789 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,752 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,214 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,117 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,403 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,363 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,171 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,463 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (193 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,274 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (659 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,455 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,709 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,920 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 $193 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, 832 reviews)
$115+
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The Ball Alley
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 641 reviews)
$90+
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South Causey Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 613 reviews)
$130+
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Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1597 reviews)
$119+
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Lumley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2806 reviews)
$82+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Durham
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2081 reviews)
$57+
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Renting a car in Durham

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41. The most frequently booked car type in Durham is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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