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 January
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Belfast in January
Estimated hotel price
$141
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 Budget and Avis, 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 Budget and Avis, 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 (1,514 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,974 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,445 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,371 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,553 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,921 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,817 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,900 reviews)
China Southern
Good (151 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,035 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (305 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,662 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (187 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 $116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $220 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Belfast, with prices from $9 to $761 per night. City Centre is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Belfast are about 16% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Belfast

Most booked hotels in Belfast

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Culloden Estate and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 996 reviews)
$281+
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The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
5 stars
Excellent (9, 2667 reviews)
$242+
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Ballymac Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 244 reviews)
$184+
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Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 3679 reviews)
$139+
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Corr's Corner Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1025 reviews)
$152+
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Holiday Inn Express Belfast City By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4431 reviews)
$127+
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Renting a car in Belfast

Renting a car in Belfast costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Belfast City.

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Belfast, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Belfast costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Belfast City.

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Belfast, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Belfast

Mini

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$22/day

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$22/day

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