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

Newcastle travel guide

Newcastle Tourism | Newcastle Guide

You're Going to Love Newcastle

With a population of 7.444, Newcastle is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

When to visit Newcastle

Newcastle in January
Estimated hotel price
$359
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle in January
Estimated hotel price
$359
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Newcastle

Plane

Although Newcastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 45 km from Newcastle.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 258 km from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Newcastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 45 km from Newcastle.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 258 km from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Newcastle

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Newcastle

KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,398 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,597 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,395 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,921 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,600 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,834 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,904 reviews)
China Southern
Good (153 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,044 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (305 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,655 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (188 reviews)
Loganair
Good (25 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newcastle

From 5-star hotels such as the Slieve Donard to great affordable options like the Cherryhill Lodge, Newcastle offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $252 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $377 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newcastle

Hiring a car in Newcastle

Expect to pay $3.63 per litre in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $43.56 and $58.08.

Expect to pay $3.63 per litre in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $43.56 and $58.08.