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

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.

Where to Eat in Carrickfergus

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fuzzy Beak (1 Slaughterford Rd) and Ownies Bar & Bistro (16-18 Joymount) are great picks.

When to visit Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus in January
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carrickfergus in January
Estimated hotel price
$127
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 Hertz, 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 Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Carrickfergus

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Carrickfergus

KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,159 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,277 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,849 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,822 reviews)
China Southern
Good (110 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (907 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (281 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,026 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (169 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)
$353+
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Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$244+
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Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$168+
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Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$179+
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Travelodge Belfast
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$145+
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ibis budget Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$124+
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Hiring a car in Carrickfergus

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.36 and $48.48.

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.36 and $48.48.

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