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 June
Estimated hotel price
$67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballycastle in June
Estimated hotel price
$67
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 Boston and takes around 39h.

Car

Another option to get to Ballycastle is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 130 miles from Ballycastle. You’ll find branches of Alamo 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 Boston and takes around 39h.

Car

Another option to get to Ballycastle is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 130 miles from Ballycastle. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Ballycastle

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Ballycastle

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,229 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,895 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,412 reviews)
China Southern
Good (123 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,854 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (677 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,072 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballycastle

Average rates range from around $139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $284 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballycastle

Most booked hotels in Ballycastle

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The Fullerton Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1187 reviews)
$106+
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Marine Hotel Ballycastle
3 stars
Good (7.8, 999 reviews)
$99+
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Renting a car in Ballycastle

Expect to pay $6.97 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 $83.58 and $111.44.

Expect to pay $6.97 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 $83.58 and $111.44.