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 January
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carrickfergus in January
Estimated hotel price
$131
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 DRIVALIA 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 DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Carrickfergus

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Carrickfergus

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,892 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,222 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
China Southern
Good (122 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,395 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,851 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,054 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carrickfergus

Most booked hotels in Carrickfergus

Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$222+
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Crowne Plaza Belfast By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$212+
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Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$143+
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Holiday Inn Express Belfast City By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$135+
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Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$185+
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ibis budget Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$116+
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Hiring a car in Carrickfergus

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.80 and $50.40.

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.80 and $50.40.