Belfast travel guide

Belfast Tourism | Belfast Guide

You're Going to Love Belfast

With a population of 6,668, Belfast is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Belfast deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Belfast

Belfast in May
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Belfast in May
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Belfast in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Belfast, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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How to Get to Belfast

Plane

Although Belfast doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bangor (BGR), which is located 28 miles from Belfast. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Etihad Airways, Hawaiian Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Belfast departs from Boston and takes around 1h 12m.

Car

Another option to get to Belfast is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 176 miles from Belfast. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Concord Coach Lines operates bus routes to Belfast. Belfast’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

Plane

Although Belfast doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bangor (BGR), which is located 28 miles from Belfast. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Etihad Airways, Hawaiian Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Belfast departs from Boston and takes around 1h 12m.

Car

Another option to get to Belfast is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 176 miles from Belfast. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Concord Coach Lines operates bus routes to Belfast. Belfast’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

Airports near Belfast

Airlines serving Belfast

KLM
Good (855 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,942 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,474 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,829 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,630 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,354 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,327 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (816 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (137 reviews)
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Where to stay in Belfast

Average rates range from around $172 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $558 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Belfast

Most booked hotels in Belfast

Belfast Harbor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 533 reviews)
$162+
Yankee Clipper Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 396 reviews)
$119+
Captain Nickels Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, 18 reviews)
$307+
Fireside Inn, Ocean's Edge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 795 reviews)
$157+
Colonial Gables Oceanfront Village
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 15 reviews)
$123+
Yardarm Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 359 reviews)
$107+

Renting a car in Belfast

Renting a car in Belfast costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 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 93% cheaper than airport locations in Belfast.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.

Renting a car in Belfast costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 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 93% cheaper than airport locations in Belfast.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.