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.
Activities & attractions in Belfast
Art & Performing Arts
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
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″.
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.
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 Dollar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Airlines serving Belfast
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 $99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $192 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Belfast, with prices from $9 to $369 per night. City Centre is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Belfast are about 18% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Belfast
Most booked hotels in Belfast
Renting a car in Belfast
Renting a car in Belfast costs $71 per day, on average, or $141 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, 53% more expensive than at Belfast City.
Expect to pay $8.71 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 $104.48 and $139.30.