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

Portrush travel guide

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You're Going to Love Portrush

With a population of 6,684, Portrush is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Portrush to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Portrush

Portrush in September
Estimated hotel price
$250
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portrush in September
Estimated hotel price
$250
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Portrush

Plane

Although Portrush doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 41 miles from Portrush.

Train

The train station in Portrush is called Portrush, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Portrush is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 144 miles from Portrush. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Portrush doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 41 miles from Portrush.

Train

The train station in Portrush is called Portrush, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Portrush is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 144 miles from Portrush. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Portrush

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Portrush

KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,944 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,365 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,543 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,806 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,898 reviews)
China Southern
Good (151 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,033 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (305 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,666 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (186 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in Portrush

Average rates range from around $250 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $499 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portrush

Hiring a car in Portrush

Expect to pay $3.61 per litre in Portrush (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $43.25 and $57.67.

Expect to pay $3.61 per litre in Portrush (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $43.25 and $57.67.