Newcastle travel guide

Newcastle Tourism | Newcastle Guide

You're Going to Love Newcastle

With a population of 7,444, Newcastle 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Newcastle has to offer.

Where to Eat in Newcastle

If you’re looking for affordable options, artisan @ The Biscuit Factory (Biscuit Factory, Stoddart Street) and Graphite (67 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Newcastle

Newcastle in October
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle in October
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Newcastle

Plane

Although Newcastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 45 km from Newcastle.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 258 km from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newcastle, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Newcastle takes 193 km and will cost you around $24. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $108 for a journey of 523 km.

Plane

Although Newcastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 45 km from Newcastle.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 258 km from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newcastle, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Newcastle takes 193 km and will cost you around $24. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $108 for a journey of 523 km.

Airports near Newcastle

Airlines serving Newcastle

Lufthansa
Good (4,667 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,491 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (782 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (182 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,452 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (963 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (545 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,456 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,789 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (511 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newcastle

From 5-star hotels such as the Slieve Donard to great affordable options like the Cherryhill Lodge, Newcastle offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $192 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newcastle

Most booked hotels in Newcastle

The Briers
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 595 reviews)
$116+
Slieve Donard
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3448 reviews)
$265+
The Haven
3 stars
Good (6.5, 400 reviews)
$109+

Renting a car in Newcastle

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Newcastle (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 Newcastle (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.