Ballymena travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ballymena
With a population of 28,932, Ballymena is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ballymena deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Ballymena
How to Get to Ballymena
Plane
When flying to Ballymena, you’ll arrive at Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 24 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Ballymena is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 229 km from Ballymena. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballymena, including National Express, Bus and Aircoach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Ballymena takes 177 km and will cost you around $41. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $108 for a journey of 523 km.
Airlines serving Ballymena
Where to stay in Ballymena
Average rates range from around $144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $258 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ballymena
Most booked hotels in Ballymena
Renting a car in Ballymena
Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Ballymena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Ballymena is Full-size (Seat Alhambra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Opel Astra or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.