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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Newcastle travel guide

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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. Newcastle deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
$203
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle in January
Estimated hotel price
$203
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 28 miles from Newcastle.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 161 miles from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newcastle, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Newcastle takes 325 miles and will cost you around $139. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $126 for a journey of 475 miles.

Plane

Although Newcastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 28 miles from Newcastle.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 161 miles from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newcastle, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Newcastle takes 325 miles and will cost you around $139. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $126 for a journey of 475 miles.

Airports near Newcastle

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Newcastle

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,054 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,164 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newcastle

Average rates range from around $159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $195 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newcastle

Most booked hotels in Newcastle

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The Briers Country House
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 877 reviews)
$146+
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The Dundrum Inn B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9, 193 reviews)
$129+
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Donard Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 165 reviews)
$155+
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Slieve Donard
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1995 reviews)
$231+
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Renting a car in Newcastle

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Newcastle is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Newcastle is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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