Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sunderland travel guide

Sunderland Tourism | Sunderland Guide

You're Going to Love Sunderland

With a population of 177,965, Sunderland is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sunderland deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Sunderland

If you’re looking for affordable options, House of Zen Seaburn (Whitburn Road) and The Engine Room (High St W) are great picks.

When to visit Sunderland

Sunderland in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7761
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sunderland in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7761
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sunderland

Plane

Although Sunderland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 25 km from Sunderland. The shortest flight to Sunderland from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 17h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Sunderland is to pick up a car hire from Newcastle upon Tyne, which is about 17 km from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of U-Save and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Plane

Although Sunderland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 25 km from Sunderland. The shortest flight to Sunderland from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 17h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Sunderland is to pick up a car hire from Newcastle upon Tyne, which is about 17 km from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of U-Save and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Airports near Sunderland

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Sunderland

KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,449 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,923 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (681 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (245 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,846 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,943 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (299 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sunderland

Average rates range from around ₹ 7,252 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 16,038 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sunderland, with prices from ₹ 3,796 to ₹ 151,075 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sunderland are about 16% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sunderland

Most booked hotels in Sunderland

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Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,636+
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Lemonfield Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,073+
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Grand Hotel Sunderland
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,932+
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Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 8,256+
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The Magnum Hotel Sunderland, Sure Hotel Collection by BW
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 5,599+
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Hiring a car in Sunderland

Expect to pay ₹ 220 per litre in Sunderland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,642 and ₹ 3,523. The most frequently booked car type in Sunderland is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 220 per litre in Sunderland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,642 and ₹ 3,523. The most frequently booked car type in Sunderland is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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