Carrickfergus travel guide

Carrickfergus Tourism | Carrickfergus Guide

You're Going to Love Carrickfergus

With a population of 29,208, Carrickfergus is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Carrickfergus deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Carrickfergus

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fuzzy Beak (1 Slaughterford Rd) and Ownies Bar & Bistro (16-18 Joymount) are great picks.

When to visit Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus in November
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carrickfergus in November
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Carrickfergus

Plane

When flying to Carrickfergus, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Carrickfergus is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 133 miles from Carrickfergus. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carrickfergus, including National Express, Bus and Aircoach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Carrickfergus takes 110 miles and will cost you around $26. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $97 for a journey of 325 miles.

Plane

When flying to Carrickfergus, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Carrickfergus is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 133 miles from Carrickfergus. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carrickfergus, including National Express, Bus and Aircoach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Carrickfergus takes 110 miles and will cost you around $26. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $97 for a journey of 325 miles.

Airports near Carrickfergus

Airlines serving Carrickfergus

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,446 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,452 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,795 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (510 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (96 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carrickfergus

Most booked hotels in Carrickfergus

Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 5993 reviews)
$167+
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5452 reviews)
$156+
Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5177 reviews)
$161+
Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, 5375 reviews)
$132+
Etap Belfast
2 stars
Good (7.2, 9985 reviews)
$95+
Travelodge Belfast
3 stars
Good (7.2, 4601 reviews)
$113+

Renting a car in Carrickfergus

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Carrickfergus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65.

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Carrickfergus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65.