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.

Where to Eat in Portrush

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Quays Bar & Restaurant (61-63 Eglinton St) and The Tides Restaurant (21 Ballyreagh Road) are great picks.

When to visit Portrush

Portrush in December
Estimated hotel price
$195
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portrush in December
Estimated hotel price
$195
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 DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Portrush

Airlines serving Portrush

Lufthansa
Good (7,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,357 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,824 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,959 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,943 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (316 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,345 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,103 reviews)
China Southern
Good (154 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,450 reviews)
easyJet
Good (2,011 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (672 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (302 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,571 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (146 reviews)
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Where to stay in Portrush

Average rates range from around $217 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $264 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portrush

Hiring a car in Portrush

Expect to pay $2.95 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 $35.31 and $47.08. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Portrush, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.95 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 $35.31 and $47.08. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Portrush, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.