Portrush travel guide

Portrush Tourism | Portrush Guide

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Portrush to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Portrush

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Quays Bar & Restaurant (61-63 Eglinton St) and The Tides Restaurant (21 Ballyreagh Road) are great picks.

When to visit Portrush

Portrush in February
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portrush in February
Estimated hotel price
$99
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. The shortest flight to Portrush from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 35m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Portrush is to pick up a car rental 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. The shortest flight to Portrush from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 35m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Portrush is to pick up a car rental 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

Airlines serving Portrush

Lufthansa
Good (4,643 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,474 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (181 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,447 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (962 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (543 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,455 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,789 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (512 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in Portrush

Average rates range from around $137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $141 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portrush

Most booked hotels in Portrush

Beaches B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1426 reviews)
$101+
Brown Trout Golf & Country Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 122 reviews)
$115+
Royal Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 796 reviews)
$146+
Inn On The Coast
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1876 reviews)
$125+
Adelphi Portrush
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1117 reviews)
$162+
Causeway Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2190 reviews)
$184+

Renting a car in Portrush

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Portrush (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 Portrush (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.