Bangor travel guide

Bangor Tourism | Bangor Guide

You're Going to Love Bangor

With a population of 60,385, Bangor 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 Bangor has to offer.

Where to Eat in Bangor

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Jamaica Inn (188 Seacliff Road) and Yaks Nepalese & Indian Contemporary Restaurant (48 Abbey Street) are great picks.

When to visit Bangor

Bangor in June
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bangor in June
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bangor

Plane

When flying to Bangor, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 11 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 219 km from Bangor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bangor, including National Express, Aircoach and Busbud. From Dublin, the bus ride to Bangor takes 177 km and will cost you around $26. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 523 km.

Plane

When flying to Bangor, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 11 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 219 km from Bangor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bangor, including National Express, Aircoach and Busbud. From Dublin, the bus ride to Bangor takes 177 km and will cost you around $26. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 523 km.

Airports near Bangor

Airlines serving Bangor

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,465 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (780 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (181 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,446 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (959 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (543 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,455 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,782 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (514 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bangor

Average rates range from around $113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $151 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bangor

Most booked hotels in Bangor

Shelleven Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 296 reviews)
$100+
Clandeboye Lodge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 786 reviews)
$166+
The Old Inn Crawfordsburn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 503 reviews)
$207+
Astala Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 235 reviews)
$97+
Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 5975 reviews)
$161+
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5399 reviews)
$156+

Renting a car in Bangor

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Bangor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Bangor is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Crossover or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Bangor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Bangor is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Crossover or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.