Carrickfergus travel guide

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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carrickfergus in January
Estimated hotel price
$128
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 13 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Carrickfergus is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 214 km from Carrickfergus. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Carrickfergus, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Carrickfergus is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 214 km from Carrickfergus. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Carrickfergus

Airlines serving Carrickfergus

KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,058 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,796 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,470 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,592 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,295 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,139 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (263 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,129 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,502 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,791 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,814 reviews)
China Southern
Good (99 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (863 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,182 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (653 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (266 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carrickfergus

Most booked hotels in Carrickfergus

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$408+
Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$258+
Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$185+
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$228+
Travelodge Belfast
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$174+
ibis budget Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$144+

Hiring a car in Carrickfergus

Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.56 and $47.42. The most frequently booked car type in Carrickfergus is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.56 and $47.42. The most frequently booked car type in Carrickfergus is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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