Doncaster travel guide
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You're Going to Love Doncaster
With a population of 67,670, Doncaster is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Doncaster has to offer.
Where to Eat in Doncaster
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Big Smoke (Wood St) and Estabulo - Doncaster (Unit 5, Herten Triangle) are great picks.
When to visit Doncaster
How to Get to Doncaster
Plane
When flying to Doncaster, you’ll arrive at Doncaster Sheffield (DSA), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Doncaster from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 16h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Doncaster, followed by Transpennine Express. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Doncaster is the busiest station in Doncaster. Another popular train station is Doncaster Hatfield & Stainforth, located 6 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Doncaster is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 146 miles from Doncaster. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
National Express operates bus routes to Doncaster. From Leeds, the bus ride to Doncaster takes 145 miles and will cost you around $22. From London, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 255 miles. Doncaster’s bus station is located 14 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Doncaster
Where to stay in Doncaster
Average rates range from around $73 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $73 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Doncaster
Most booked hotels in Doncaster
Renting a car in Doncaster
Renting a car in Doncaster costs $46 per day, on average, or $184 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Doncaster (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Doncaster is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.