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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Carrickfergus travel guide

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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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Carrickfergus has to offer.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carrickfergus in January
Estimated hotel price
$76
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 Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

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 Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Carrickfergus

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Carrickfergus

KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,953 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,152 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,152 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,817 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,807 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,509 reviews)
China Southern
Good (103 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (873 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (653 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (268 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,114 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carrickfergus

Most booked hotels in Carrickfergus

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The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
5 stars
Excellent (9, 2484 reviews)
$247+
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Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2350 reviews)
$148+
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Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3300 reviews)
$121+
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Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4170 reviews)
$140+
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Dobbins Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, 403 reviews)
$127+
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Travelodge Belfast
3 stars
Good (7.7, 3078 reviews)
$107+
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Renting a car in Carrickfergus

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. The most frequently booked car type in Carrickfergus is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. The most frequently booked car type in Carrickfergus is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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