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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Belfast travel guide

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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 Nico's Pizzeria Restaurant (54 Lisburn Rd), Bank Square Brasserie (56-58 Berry Street) and Jumon Belfast (Unit 6 McAuley House Fountain Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, Coppi (Unit 2 Saint Anne's Square) and 2Taps Winebar (Cotton Court 30-42 Waring St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Margot (18 Donegall Square East) and The Bowery (701-703 Lisburn Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Belfast.

When to visit Belfast

Belfast in January
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Belfast in January
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 3 miles from the city center. Further away is Belfast Intl Airport, 12 miles from the center of Belfast.

Train

Located 0.5 miles from the city center, Belfast Central Railway Station is the busiest station in Belfast. Another popular train station is Belfast Great Victoria Street, located 0.3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Belfast is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 142 miles from Belfast. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Belfast Belfast Stena Terminal, located 3 miles from downtown Belfast. Belfast Castlereagh, Montgomery Road is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles 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 3 miles from the city center. Further away is Belfast Intl Airport, 12 miles from the center of Belfast.

Train

Located 0.5 miles from the city center, Belfast Central Railway Station is the busiest station in Belfast. Another popular train station is Belfast Great Victoria Street, located 0.3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Belfast is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 142 miles from Belfast. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Belfast Belfast Stena Terminal, located 3 miles from downtown Belfast. Belfast Castlereagh, Montgomery Road is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Belfast

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BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Belfast

KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,806 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,685 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,442 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,047 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,068 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,798 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,453 reviews)
China Southern
Good (94 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (826 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,151 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
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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 $120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $210 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Belfast, with prices from $12 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 12% 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, 2431 reviews)
$207+
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Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2296 reviews)
$145+
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Culloden Estate and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 868 reviews)
$278+
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Dunadry Hotel And Gardens
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 549 reviews)
$188+
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Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4062 reviews)
$126+
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Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3245 reviews)
$112+
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Renting a car in Belfast

Renting a car in Belfast costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Belfast.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. 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, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Belfast costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Belfast.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. 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, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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