Bangor travel guide

Bangor Tourism | Bangor Guide

You're Going to Love Bangor

With a population of 60,385, Bangor is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Bangor

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Jamaica Inn (188 Seacliff Road) and Yaks Nepalese & Indian Contemporary Restaurant (48 Abbey Street) are great picks.

When to visit Bangor

Bangor in June
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bangor in June
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bangor

Plane

When flying to Bangor, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 136 miles from Bangor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bangor, including National Express, Bus and Busbud. From Dublin, the bus ride to Bangor takes 110 miles and will cost you around $43. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $162 for a journey of 325 miles.

Plane

When flying to Bangor, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 136 miles from Bangor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bangor, including National Express, Bus and Busbud. From Dublin, the bus ride to Bangor takes 110 miles and will cost you around $43. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $162 for a journey of 325 miles.

Airports near Bangor

Airlines serving Bangor

Lufthansa
Good (4,653 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (182 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,449 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (544 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,455 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,785 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (512 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bangor

Average rates range from around $190 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $250 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bangor

Most booked hotels in Bangor

Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$272+
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$261+
Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$263+
Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$216+
Etap Belfast
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$156+
Travelodge Belfast
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$188+

Hiring a car in Bangor

Expect to pay $3.11 per litre in Bangor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.24 and $49.65. The most frequently booked car type in Bangor is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.11 per litre in Bangor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.24 and $49.65. The most frequently booked car type in Bangor is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.