Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 6 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
RM 552
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durham in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 552
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 29h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Durham is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 103 miles from Durham. You’ll find branches of Arnold Clark and Budget, 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 29h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Durham is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 103 miles from Durham. You’ll find branches of Arnold Clark and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Durham

BLKBlackpool
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Durham

KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,104 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,623 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,608 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,325 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,435 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,565 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (312 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (689 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,949 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,479 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,648 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in Durham

Average rates range from around RM 453 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 839 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Durham

Most booked hotels in Durham

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Super 8 by Wyndham Durham
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 265+
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Lumley Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 387+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 595+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 420+
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Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 550+
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Bannatyne Durham
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
RM 391+
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Hiring a car in Durham

Expect to pay RM 8.15 per litre in Durham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 97.79 and RM 130.38. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Durham, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 8.15 per litre in Durham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 97.79 and RM 130.38. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Durham, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.