Introduction
Where to eat
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.

Where to Eat in Newcastle

If you’re looking for affordable options, artisan @ The Biscuit Factory (Biscuit Factory, Stoddart Street) and Graphite (67 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Newcastle

Newcastle in October
Estimated hotel price
$334
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle in October
Estimated hotel price
$334
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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Newcastle

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Newcastle

KLM
Good (1,374 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,151 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,958 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,842 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,604 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,148 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (269 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,170 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,819 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,810 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,515 reviews)
China Southern
Good (104 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (879 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (655 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (271 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,093 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 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 $275 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $262 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newcastle

Hiring a car in Newcastle

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.66 and $48.88. The most frequently booked car type in Newcastle is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.06 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 $36.66 and $48.88. The most frequently booked car type in Newcastle is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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