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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Portrush has to offer.

When to visit Portrush

Portrush in February
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portrush in February
Estimated hotel price
$180
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 66 km from Portrush.

Train

The train station in Portrush is called Portrush, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Portrush is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 232 km from Portrush. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Portrush doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 66 km from Portrush.

Train

The train station in Portrush is called Portrush, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Portrush is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 232 km from Portrush. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Portrush

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Portrush

KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,136 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,956 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,835 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,603 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,149 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (269 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,165 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,818 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,808 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,513 reviews)
China Southern
Good (103 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (877 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (655 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (271 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,088 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 reviews)
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Where to stay in Portrush

Average rates range from around $252 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $438 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portrush

Hiring a car in Portrush

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.30 and $48.40. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Portrush, while also 91% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.30 and $48.40. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Portrush, while also 91% cheaper than other types, on average.

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