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
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carrickfergus in June
Estimated hotel price
$142
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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Carrickfergus

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Carrickfergus

KLM
Good (1,454 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,739 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,201 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,272 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,451 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,705 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,920 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,873 reviews)
China Southern
Good (137 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (292 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,289 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$244+
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Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$137+
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The Stormont Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$162+
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ibis Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$165+
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ibis budget Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$116+
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Hiring a car in Carrickfergus

Expect to pay $2.99 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 $35.79 and $47.72.

Expect to pay $2.99 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 $35.79 and $47.72.