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

Ballymena travel guide

Ballymena Tourism | Ballymena Guide

You're Going to Love Ballymena

With a population of 28,932, Ballymena is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ballymena has to offer.

When to visit Ballymena

Ballymena in July
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballymena in July
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ballymena

Plane

When flying to Ballymena, you’ll arrive at Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 15 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Ballymena is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 142 miles from Ballymena. You’ll find branches of Alamo and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Ballymena, you’ll arrive at Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 15 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Ballymena is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 142 miles from Ballymena. You’ll find branches of Alamo and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Ballymena

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Ballymena

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,892 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,222 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
China Southern
Good (122 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,395 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,851 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,054 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballymena

Most booked hotels in Ballymena

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Meadow View B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.9, 398 reviews)
$143+
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Garron View
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 1443 reviews)
$85+
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Oranmore
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 710 reviews)
$145+
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Galgorm
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 942 reviews)
$264+
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Ballyrobin Country Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1176 reviews)
$118+
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Rosspark Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 778 reviews)
$155+
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Renting a car in Ballymena

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Ballymena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Ballymena is Compact (Renault Captur or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 33% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Ballymena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Ballymena is Compact (Renault Captur or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 33% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.