Darlington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Darlington

With a population of 87,204, Darlington is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Darlington to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Darlington

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Old Yard Tapas Bar (98 Bondgate) and The Bay Horse (45 The Green Hurworth) are great picks.

When to visit Darlington

Darlington in December
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Darlington in December
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Darlington

Plane

When flying to Darlington, you’ll arrive at Darlington Teesside Intl (MME), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Darlington departs from Aberdeen and takes around 3h 20m.

Train

Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Darlington is the busiest station in Darlington. Another popular train station is Darlington South Bank, Nyork, located 16 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Darlington is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 77 miles from Darlington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Darlington’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Darlington, you’ll arrive at Darlington Teesside Intl (MME), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Darlington departs from Aberdeen and takes around 3h 20m.

Train

Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Darlington is the busiest station in Darlington. Another popular train station is Darlington South Bank, Nyork, located 16 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Darlington is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 77 miles from Darlington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Darlington’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Darlington

Airlines serving Darlington

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (945 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,620 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,592 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,456 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,887 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (230 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,180 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
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Where to stay in Darlington

Average rates range from around £80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £74 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Darlington

Most booked hotels in Darlington

Rockliffe Hall
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£369+
Holiday Inn Express Middlesbrough - Centre Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Leonardo Hotel Middlesbrough
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£69+
The George, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£54+
Blackwell Grange Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£78+
Redworth Hall Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£90+

Hiring a car in Darlington

Hiring a car in Darlington costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Darlington.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Darlington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.66 and £23.54. Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Darlington, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Darlington costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Darlington.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Darlington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.66 and £23.54. Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Darlington, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.