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 June
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballycastle in June
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ballycastle

Plane

Although Ballycastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 61 km from Ballycastle.

Car

Another option to get to Ballycastle is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 210 km from Ballycastle. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Ballycastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 61 km from Ballycastle.

Car

Another option to get to Ballycastle is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 210 km from Ballycastle. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Ballycastle

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Ballycastle

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,894 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,224 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,412 reviews)
China Southern
Good (123 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,854 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (677 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,064 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballycastle

Average rates range from around $238 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $428 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballycastle

Hiring a car in Ballycastle

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.83 and $50.44.

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.83 and $50.44.