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 February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sunderland in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 105
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 23h 40m.

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 Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 23h 40m.

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 Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Sunderland

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Sunderland

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,286 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,231 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,699 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,706 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,694 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,541 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,632 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,435 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,395 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (249 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (679 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,969 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,917 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,972 reviews)
China Southern
Good (188 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sunderland

Average rates range from around S$ 97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 210 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sunderland, with prices from S$ 45 to S$ 2,040 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sunderland are about 13% 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$ 2.98 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$ 35.68 and S$ 47.57. The most frequently booked car type in Sunderland is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.98 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$ 35.68 and S$ 47.57. The most frequently booked car type in Sunderland is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.