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
How to Get to Darlington
Plane
When flying to Darlington, you’ll arrive at Darlington Teesside Intl (MME), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Darlington departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h.
Train
Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Darlington is the busiest station in Darlington. Another popular train station is Darlington South Bank, Nyork, located 25 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Darlington is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 124 km from Darlington. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Darlington’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Darlington
Where to stay in Darlington
Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £75 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Darlington
Most booked hotels in Darlington
Hiring a car in Darlington
Hiring a car in Darlington costs £37 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Darlington Teesside Intl.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.80 and £23.73. Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Darlington, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.