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Belfast travel guide

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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Belfast in December
Estimated hotel price
$124
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 American Airlines, Air New Zealand, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Belfast departs from Boston and takes around 1h 15m.

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 Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

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 American Airlines, Air New Zealand, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Belfast departs from Boston and takes around 1h 15m.

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 Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Belfast’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

Airports near Belfast

PWMPortland
BGRBangor
BHBBar Harbor

Airlines serving Belfast

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
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Where to stay in Belfast

Average rates range from around $213 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $533 and up for a 5-star experience.

Most popular hotel in Belfast by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Belfast

Most booked hotels in Belfast

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Captain Nickels Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.8, 138 reviews)
$306+
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Homeport Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 176 reviews)
$208+
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Colonial Gables Oceanfront Village
2 stars
Excellent (9, 943 reviews)
$153+
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Belfast Harbor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 616 reviews)
$170+
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Seascape Motel & Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (9, 564 reviews)
$215+
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Yankee Clipper Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 622 reviews)
$124+
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Renting a car in Belfast

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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