With a population of 7,444, Newcastle is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
If you’re looking for affordable options, artisan @ The Biscuit Factory (Biscuit Factory, Stoddart Street) and Graphite (67 Main St) are great picks.
Although Newcastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 28 miles from Newcastle.
Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 161 miles from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newcastle, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Newcastle takes 110 miles and will cost you around $44. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $160 for a journey of 325 miles.
From 5-star hotels such as the Slieve Donard to great affordable options like the Cherryhill Lodge, Newcastle offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $248 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $323 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $3.06 per litre in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.68 and $48.91. The most frequently booked car type in Newcastle is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.