Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Ballycastle travel guide

Ballycastle Tourism | Ballycastle Guide

You're Going to Love Ballycastle

With a population of 5.566, Ballycastle 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 Ballycastle to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ballycastle

Ballycastle in March
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballycastle in March
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ballycastle

Plane

Although Ballycastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 61 km from Ballycastle. The shortest flight to Ballycastle from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 30h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballycastle is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 210 km from Ballycastle. You’ll find branches of Avis and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Ballycastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 61 km from Ballycastle. The shortest flight to Ballycastle from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 30h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballycastle is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 210 km from Ballycastle. You’ll find branches of Avis and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Ballycastle

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Ballycastle

KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,954 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,369 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,551 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,812 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,900 reviews)
China Southern
Good (151 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,033 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (305 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,668 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (186 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballycastle

Most booked hotels in Ballycastle

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Carnately Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1396 reviews)
$135+
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The Fullerton Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1212 reviews)
$162+
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Glenmore House
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 821 reviews)
$162+
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Marine Hotel Ballycastle
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1057 reviews)
$116+
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Renting a car in Ballycastle

Expect to pay $8.03 per gallon in Ballycastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $96.30 and $128.40.

Expect to pay $8.03 per gallon in Ballycastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $96.30 and $128.40.