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

Belfast travel guide

Belfast Tourism | Belfast Guide

You're Going to Love Belfast

With a population of 274,770, Belfast is the largest city in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Belfast to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Belfast

City Centre is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Belfast. These include popular favourites such as 3Cs Social Club (43A Rosemary St), The Welcome (22 Stranmillis Road) and La Taqueria - Castle Street (53 Castle Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, Flame (46 Howard Street) and The Barking Dog (33-35 Malone Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Lamppost Cafe (19 Upper Newtownards Road) and Blank (43 Malone Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Belfast.

When to visit Belfast

Belfast in January
Estimated hotel price
$222
1 night at 3-star hotel
Belfast in January
Estimated hotel price
$222
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Belfast in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Belfast, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Belfast

Plane

Belfast is served by 2 airports: Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Belfast Intl Airport (BFS). The closest to the city centre of Belfast is Belfast City Airport, which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Further away is Belfast Intl Airport, 12 miles from the centre of Belfast.

Train

Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Belfast Central Railway Station is the busiest station in Belfast. Another popular train station is Belfast Great Victoria Street, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Belfast is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 142 miles from Belfast. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Belfast Belfast Stena Terminal, located 3 miles from the city centre of Belfast. Belfast Castlereagh, Montgomery Road is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Belfast is served by 2 airports: Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Belfast Intl Airport (BFS). The closest to the city centre of Belfast is Belfast City Airport, which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Further away is Belfast Intl Airport, 12 miles from the centre of Belfast.

Train

Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Belfast Central Railway Station is the busiest station in Belfast. Another popular train station is Belfast Great Victoria Street, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Belfast is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 142 miles from Belfast. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Belfast Belfast Stena Terminal, located 3 miles from the city centre of Belfast. Belfast Castlereagh, Montgomery Road is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Belfast

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Belfast

KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,732 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,068 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,091 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (255 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,804 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,473 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (838 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,187 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (644 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
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Where to stay in Belfast

From 5-star hotels such as the The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast to great affordable options like the Hampton by Hilton Belfast City Centre, Belfast offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $205 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $370 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Lagan Backpackers and Belfast International Youth Hostel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Belfast, with prices from $20 to $2,790 per night. City Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Belfast are about 11% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Belfast

Most booked hotels in Belfast

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The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$385+
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Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$255+
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Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$237+
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Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$202+
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Travelodge Belfast
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$158+
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ibis budget Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$143+
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Hiring a car in Belfast

Hiring a car in Belfast costs $89 per day, on average. Sixt, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Belfast is the Budget branch at Belfast International Airport, which is 12 miles from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Belfast.

Expect to pay $3.05 per litre in Belfast (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.50 and $48.67. The most frequently booked car type in Belfast is Premium (BMW X5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Belfast costs $89 per day, on average. Sixt, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Belfast is the Budget branch at Belfast International Airport, which is 12 miles from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Belfast.

Expect to pay $3.05 per litre in Belfast (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.50 and $48.67. The most frequently booked car type in Belfast is Premium (BMW X5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Belfast

Mini

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$299/day

Mini

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$304/day

Economy
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