Belfast travel guide
Belfast Tourism | Belfast Guide
You're Going to Love Belfast
With a population of 6,668, Belfast is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Belfast deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Belfast
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Belfast in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Belfast, with an average rainfall of 3″.
How to Get to Belfast
Plane
Although Belfast doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bangor (BGR), which is located 45 km from Belfast. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Belfast departs from Tampa and takes around 3h 12m.
Car
Another option to get to Belfast is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 283 km from Belfast. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Belfast using Concord Coach Lines or FlixBus. From Boston, the bus ride to Belfast takes 386 km and will cost you around $98. From New York, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 1086 km. Belfast’s bus station is located 1.6 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Belfast
Where to stay in Belfast
Average rates range from around $166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $558 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Belfast
Most booked hotels in Belfast
Renting a car in Belfast
Renting a car in Belfast costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 50% cheaper than airport locations in Belfast.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Belfast (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.