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 June
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carrickfergus in June
Estimated hotel price
$146
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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Carrickfergus

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Carrickfergus

KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,985 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,376 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,563 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,924 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,824 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,902 reviews)
China Southern
Good (151 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,037 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (305 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,651 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (187 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (24 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)
$400+
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Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$238+
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Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$236+
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Holiday Inn Express Belfast City By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$219+
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Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$242+
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ibis budget Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$152+
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Hiring a car in Carrickfergus

Expect to pay $3.65 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 $43.76 and $58.35.

Expect to pay $3.65 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 $43.76 and $58.35.