Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ballycastle travel guide

Ballycastle Tourism | Ballycastle Guide

You're Going to Love Ballycastle

With a population of 5,566, Ballycastle is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ballycastle to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ballycastle

Ballycastle in March
Estimated hotel price
$209
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballycastle in March
Estimated hotel price
$209
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ballycastle

Plane

Although Ballycastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Londonderry Eglinton (LDY), which is located 37 miles from Ballycastle.

Car

Another option to get to Ballycastle is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 130 miles from Ballycastle. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Ballycastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Londonderry Eglinton (LDY), which is located 37 miles from Ballycastle.

Car

Another option to get to Ballycastle is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 130 miles from Ballycastle. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Ballycastle

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Ballycastle

KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,593 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,460 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,931 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,980 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,921 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,788 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,101 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (326 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,074 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (205 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (26 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballycastle

Average rates range from around $222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $244 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballycastle

Hiring a car in Ballycastle

Expect to pay $3.99 per litre in Ballycastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $47.87 and $63.82.

Expect to pay $3.99 per litre in Ballycastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $47.87 and $63.82.