Carrickfergus travel guide

Carrickfergus Tourism | Carrickfergus Guide

You're Going to Love Carrickfergus

With a population of 29,208, Carrickfergus is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Carrickfergus deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Carrickfergus

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fuzzy Beak (1 Slaughterford Rd) and Ownies Bar & Bistro (16-18 Joymount) are great picks.

When to visit Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus in November
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carrickfergus in November
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Carrickfergus

Plane

When flying to Carrickfergus, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 13 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Carrickfergus is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 214 km from Carrickfergus. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carrickfergus, including National Express, Bus and Aircoach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Carrickfergus takes 177 km and will cost you around $26. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $97 for a journey of 523 km.

Plane

When flying to Carrickfergus, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 13 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Carrickfergus is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 214 km from Carrickfergus. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carrickfergus, including National Express, Bus and Aircoach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Carrickfergus takes 177 km and will cost you around $26. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $97 for a journey of 523 km.

Airports near Carrickfergus

Airlines serving Carrickfergus

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,449 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (548 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,455 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,789 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (510 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (96 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carrickfergus

Most booked hotels in Carrickfergus

Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 5993 reviews)
$167+
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5452 reviews)
$156+
Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5177 reviews)
$161+
Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, 5375 reviews)
$132+
Etap Belfast
2 stars
Good (7.2, 9985 reviews)
$95+
Travelodge Belfast
3 stars
Good (7.2, 4601 reviews)
$113+

Renting a car in Carrickfergus

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Carrickfergus (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.

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Carrickfergus (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.