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

Doncaster in December
Estimated hotel price
$49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Doncaster in December
Estimated hotel price
$49
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 only carrier operating train routes to Doncaster. 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. Doncaster’s bus station is located 14 miles from the city center.

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 only carrier operating train routes to Doncaster. 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. Doncaster’s bus station is located 14 miles from the city center.

Airports near Doncaster

Airlines serving Doncaster

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Doncaster

Average rates range from around $71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $75 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Doncaster

Most booked hotels in Doncaster

Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3214 reviews)
$91+
Leonardo Hotel Sheffield
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3624 reviews)
$83+
Holiday Inn Express Doncaster
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2929 reviews)
$78+
Days Inn by Wyndham Sheffield M1
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1503 reviews)
$47+
Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.5, 4215 reviews)
$74+
easyHotel Sheffield
3 stars
Good (7, 6088 reviews)
$46+

Renting a car in Doncaster

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. 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.

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. 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.