Introduction
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.

When to visit Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus in February
Estimated hotel price
$169
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carrickfergus in February
Estimated hotel price
$169
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 Manchester, which is about 168 miles from Carrickfergus. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Manchester.

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 Manchester, which is about 168 miles from Carrickfergus. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Carrickfergus

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Carrickfergus

KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,202 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,559 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,488 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,988 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,911 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,927 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,745 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,089 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (326 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (696 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,043 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (204 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (26 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)
$280+
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Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$247+
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Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$214+
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Hilton Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$256+
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Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$202+
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ibis budget Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$141+
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Hiring a car in Carrickfergus

Expect to pay $3.77 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 $45.17 and $60.22.

Expect to pay $3.77 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 $45.17 and $60.22.