Barnard Castle travel guide
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You're Going to Love Barnard Castle
With a population of 6,864, Barnard Castle is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Barnard Castle to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Barnard Castle
If you’re looking for affordable options, Runa Farm (Darlington Rd) and The Rose & Crown at Romaldkirk (Romaldkirk) are great picks.
When to visit Barnard Castle
How to Get to Barnard Castle
Plane
Although Barnard Castle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 57 km from Barnard Castle. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Barnard Castle departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Barnard Castle is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 120 km from Barnard Castle. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Airlines serving Barnard Castle
Where to stay in Barnard Castle
Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £99 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Barnard Castle
Most booked hotels in Barnard Castle
Hiring a car in Barnard Castle
Hiring a car in Barnard Castle costs £44 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 26% more expensive than at Darlington Teesside Intl.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Barnard Castle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Barnard Castle is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact SUV or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.