Newcastle upon Tyne travel guide
Newcastle upon Tyne Tourism | Newcastle upon Tyne Guide
You're Going to Love Newcastle upon Tyne
With a population of 192,382, Newcastle upon Tyne is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Newcastle upon Tyne has to offer.
Where to Eat in Newcastle upon Tyne
If you’re looking for affordable options, Fuego at Fenwick Newcastle (39 Northumberland Street) and Fat Buddha - Newcastle (Degrees North Pilgrim Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Kiln (4 Hume Street) and Dat Bar (11 Market Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Newcastle upon Tyne.
When to visit Newcastle upon Tyne
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Newcastle upon Tyne in August, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 66 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Newcastle upon Tyne, with an average rainfall of 38 mm.
How to Get to Newcastle upon Tyne
Plane
When flying to Newcastle upon Tyne, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Newcastle upon Tyne from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 39h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newcastle upon Tyne, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Newcastle upon Tyne to London takes 2h 48m and costs around $219 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $142 for a 4h 51m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Newcastle upon Tyne St James (Newcstle) is the busiest station in Newcastle upon Tyne. Another popular train station is Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle Central (Metro), located 0.4 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Newcastle upon Tyne is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 92 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newcastle upon Tyne, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 120 miles and will cost you around $12. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 155 miles. The most popular bus station is Newcastle upon Tyne Whitelee Farm, located 42 miles from the city centre of Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle Upon Tyne Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Newcastle upon Tyne
Where to stay in Newcastle upon Tyne
Average rates range from around $144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $228 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include easyHotel Newcastle and Sleeperdorm.
Where to stay in popular areas of Newcastle upon Tyne
Most booked hotels in Newcastle upon Tyne
Hiring a car in Newcastle upon Tyne
Hiring a car in Newcastle upon Tyne costs $80 per day, on average, or $636 if you want to hire it for 8 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.
Expect to pay $2.77 per litre in Newcastle upon Tyne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.24 and $44.32. The most frequently booked car type in Newcastle upon Tyne is Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Smart Fortwo or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.