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

Belfast travel guide

Belfast Tourism | Belfast Guide

You're Going to Love Belfast

With a population of 274,770, Belfast is the largest city in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Belfast deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Belfast

City Centre is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Belfast. These include popular favorites such as Bank Square Brasserie (56-58 Berry Street), 3Cs Social Club (43A Rosemary St) and FireStone Teppanyaki (16-19 Shaftesbury Square). If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Brasserie, Belfast (Donegall Square N) and Drawing Office Two (Titanic Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Belfast

Belfast in February
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Belfast in February
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Belfast in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 68 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Belfast, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Belfast

Plane

Belfast is served by 2 airports: Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Belfast Intl Airport (BFS). The closest to downtown Belfast is Belfast City Airport, which is located 4 km from the city center. Further away is Belfast Intl Airport, 20 km from the center of Belfast.

Train

Located 0.8 km from the city center, Belfast Central Railway Station is the busiest station in Belfast. Another popular train station is Belfast Great Victoria Street, located 0.5 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Belfast is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 229 km from Belfast. You’ll find branches of Alamo and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Belfast Belfast Stena Terminal, located 5 km from downtown Belfast. Belfast Castlereagh, Montgomery Road is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city center.

Plane

Belfast is served by 2 airports: Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Belfast Intl Airport (BFS). The closest to downtown Belfast is Belfast City Airport, which is located 4 km from the city center. Further away is Belfast Intl Airport, 20 km from the center of Belfast.

Train

Located 0.8 km from the city center, Belfast Central Railway Station is the busiest station in Belfast. Another popular train station is Belfast Great Victoria Street, located 0.5 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Belfast is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 229 km from Belfast. You’ll find branches of Alamo and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Belfast Belfast Stena Terminal, located 5 km from downtown Belfast. Belfast Castlereagh, Montgomery Road is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city center.

Airports near Belfast

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BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Belfast

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,582 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 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 (11,049 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in Belfast

From 5-star hotels such as the The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast to great affordable options like the Hampton by Hilton Belfast City Centre, Belfast offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $184 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Belfast, with prices from $16 to $1,642 per night. City Centre is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Belfast are about 6% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Belfast

Most booked hotels in Belfast

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The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
5 stars
Excellent (9, 2598 reviews)
$177+
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Culloden Estate and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, 946 reviews)
$238+
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Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2450 reviews)
$129+
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Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3359 reviews)
$95+
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Ballyrobin Country Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1176 reviews)
$118+
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Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3462 reviews)
$81+
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Renting a car in Belfast

Renting a car in Belfast costs $29 per day, on average, or $58 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Sixt, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Belfast is the Budget branch at Belfast City Airport, which is 4 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Belfast.

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Belfast (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 Belfast is Intermediate (Kia Sportage 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, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Belfast costs $29 per day, on average, or $58 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Sixt, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Belfast is the Budget branch at Belfast City Airport, which is 4 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Belfast.

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Belfast (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 Belfast is Intermediate (Kia Sportage 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, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Belfast

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