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

Bangor travel guide

Bangor Tourism | Bangor Guide

You're Going to Love Bangor

With a population of 60,385, Bangor is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bangor deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Bangor

Bangor in November
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bangor in November
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bangor

Plane

When flying to Bangor, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 132 miles from Bangor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Bangor, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 132 miles from Bangor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Bangor

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Bangor

KLM
Good (1,451 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,728 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,180 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,360 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,266 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,447 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,701 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,920 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,871 reviews)
China Southern
Good (137 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (292 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,266 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (181 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bangor

Most booked hotels in Bangor

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Clandeboye Lodge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1054 reviews)
$214+
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Shelleven Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 702 reviews)
$107+
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The Old Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 674 reviews)
$242+
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Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2484 reviews)
$147+
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Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3422 reviews)
$80+
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The Stormont Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1427 reviews)
$99+
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Renting a car in Bangor

Expect to pay $6.81 per gallon in Bangor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.76 and $109.02.

Expect to pay $6.81 per gallon in Bangor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.76 and $109.02.