Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sunderland has to offer.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sunderland in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 116
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Sunderland is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 163 km from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of Sixt and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Sunderland is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 163 km from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of Sixt and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Sunderland

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Sunderland

KLM
Good (1,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,195 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,543 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,529 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,467 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,591 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,379 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,488 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (317 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (693 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (236 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,988 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,464 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,912 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,927 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,739 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sunderland

Average rates range from around C$ 113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 255 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Sunderland, with prices from C$ 54 to C$ 2,209 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Sunderland are about 6% 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)
C$ 129+
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Lemonfield Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 97+
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Grand Hotel Sunderland
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 100+
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Roker Hotel, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 128+
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Renting a car in Sunderland

Expect to pay C$ 3.03 per litre in Sunderland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 36.31 and C$ 48.41.

Expect to pay C$ 3.03 per litre in Sunderland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 36.31 and C$ 48.41.

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