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 February
Estimated hotel price
$353
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle in February
Estimated hotel price
$353
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 DRIVALIA , 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Newcastle

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Newcastle

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,212 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,638 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,384 reviews)
China Southern
Good (121 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,848 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,045 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (178 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 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 $240 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $280 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newcastle

Hiring a car in Newcastle

Expect to pay $3.11 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 $37.23 and $49.64.

Expect to pay $3.11 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 $37.23 and $49.64.