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

Carrickfergus travel guide

Carrickfergus Tourism | Carrickfergus Guide

You're Going to Love Carrickfergus

With a population of 29,208, Carrickfergus is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

When to visit Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus in February
Estimated hotel price
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carrickfergus in February
Estimated hotel price
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Carrickfergus

Plane

When flying to Carrickfergus, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Carrickfergus is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 133 miles from Carrickfergus. You’ll find branches of Budget and Final Rentals, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Carrickfergus, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Carrickfergus is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 133 miles from Carrickfergus. You’ll find branches of Budget and Final Rentals, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Carrickfergus

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Carrickfergus

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,285 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,699 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,437 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,969 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,918 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,972 reviews)
China Southern
Good (188 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,882 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,123 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (336 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,226 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (209 reviews)
Loganair
Good (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carrickfergus

Most booked hotels in Carrickfergus

Stormont Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$191+
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Maldron Hotel Belfast City
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$200+
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Holiday Inn Express Belfast City By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$148+
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Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$196+
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The Malone Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$192+
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ibis budget Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$126+
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Hiring a car in Carrickfergus

Expect to pay $4.19 per litre in Carrickfergus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $50.17 and $66.90.

Expect to pay $4.19 per litre in Carrickfergus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $50.17 and $66.90.