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 one of the most popular cities to visit 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 January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sunderland in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 106
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 15 miles from Sunderland. The shortest flight to Sunderland from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 21h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Sunderland is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 101 miles from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Sunderland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 15 miles from Sunderland. The shortest flight to Sunderland from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 21h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Sunderland is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 101 miles from Sunderland. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Sunderland

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Sunderland

KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,228 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,576 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,536 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,486 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,602 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,471 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,385 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (684 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (240 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,929 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,464 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,985 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sunderland

Average rates range from around S$ 106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 234 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sunderland, with prices from S$ 54 to S$ 2,029 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sunderland are about 6% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sunderland

Hiring a car in Sunderland

Expect to pay S$ 2.85 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 S$ 34.10 and S$ 45.47. The most frequently booked car type in Sunderland is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.85 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 S$ 34.10 and S$ 45.47. The most frequently booked car type in Sunderland is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.