Castle Donington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Castle Donington

With a population of 6,110, Castle Donington is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Castle Donington to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Castle Donington

Castle Donington in April
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Castle Donington in April
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Castle Donington

Plane

When flying to Castle Donington, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 1 mile from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Castle Donington departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Castle Donington.

Car

Another option to get to Castle Donington is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 106 miles from Castle Donington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Castle Donington using FlixBus or National Express. From Manchester, the bus ride to Castle Donington takes 175 miles and will cost you around £17. From London, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 255 miles.

Plane

When flying to Castle Donington, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 1 mile from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Castle Donington departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Castle Donington.

Car

Another option to get to Castle Donington is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 106 miles from Castle Donington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Castle Donington using FlixBus or National Express. From Manchester, the bus ride to Castle Donington takes 175 miles and will cost you around £17. From London, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 255 miles.

Airports near Castle Donington

Airlines serving Castle Donington

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Castle Donington

Most booked hotels in Castle Donington

The Star
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£85+
Bondgate Hotel East Midlands Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£71+
Salisbury Street Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£51+
The Priest House Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£60+
Whiteley Mill
1 star
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£54+
The Coach House
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£37+

Hiring a car in Castle Donington

Hiring a car in Castle Donington costs £26 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 61% cheaper than airport locations in Castle Donington.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Castle Donington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Castle Donington is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Castle Donington costs £26 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 61% cheaper than airport locations in Castle Donington.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Castle Donington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Castle Donington is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.