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 Stables (1 Donaghadee Road) and Paradise (43 Main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Bangor

Bangor in February
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bangor in February
Estimated hotel price
$173
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 11 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 219 km from Bangor. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bangor, including National Express, Hannon Coach and Bus. From Dublin, the bus ride to Bangor takes 241 km and will cost you around $48. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $168 for a journey of 523 km.

Plane

When flying to Bangor, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 11 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 219 km from Bangor. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bangor, including National Express, Hannon Coach and Bus. From Dublin, the bus ride to Bangor takes 241 km and will cost you around $48. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $168 for a journey of 523 km.

Airports near Bangor

Airlines serving Bangor

KLM
Good (1,343 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,831 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,701 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,816 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,517 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,297 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (297 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,242 reviews)
China Southern
Good (113 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,914 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,084 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,450 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,926 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (810 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (285 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,002 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (151 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (17 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bangor

Average rates range from around $184 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $245 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bangor

Most booked hotels in Bangor

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$290+
Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$219+
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$177+
Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$124+
Travelodge Belfast
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$160+
Etap Belfast
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$99+

Hiring a car in Bangor

Expect to pay $2.96 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 $35.44 and $47.25. 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 $2.96 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 $35.44 and $47.25. 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.

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