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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bangor has to offer.

Where to Eat in Bangor

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Jamaica Inn (188 Seacliff Road) and Yaks Nepalese & Indian Contemporary Restaurant (48 Abbey Street) are great picks.

When to visit Bangor

Bangor in June
Estimated hotel price
$45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bangor in June
Estimated hotel price
$45
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 7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 136 miles from Bangor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bangor, including National Express, Bus and Aircoach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Bangor takes 110 miles and will cost you around $26. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $97 for a journey of 325 miles.

Plane

When flying to Bangor, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 136 miles from Bangor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bangor, including National Express, Bus and Aircoach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Bangor takes 110 miles and will cost you around $26. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $97 for a journey of 325 miles.

Airports near Bangor

Airlines serving Bangor

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,446 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,452 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,795 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (510 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (96 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bangor

Average rates range from around $115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $152 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bangor

Most booked hotels in Bangor

Shelleven Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 298 reviews)
$102+
Clandeboye Lodge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 788 reviews)
$169+
The Old Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 503 reviews)
$206+
Astala Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 247 reviews)
$100+
Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 5993 reviews)
$167+
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5452 reviews)
$156+

Renting a car in Bangor

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Bangor is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Crossover or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Bangor is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Crossover or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.