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What to do
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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Portrush travel guide

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You're Going to Love Portrush

With a population of 6,684, Portrush is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Portrush deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Portrush

Cave Snorkelling - Epic coastal adventure
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Where to Eat in Portrush

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Quays Bar & Restaurant (61-63 Eglinton St) and The Tides Restaurant (21 Ballyreagh Road) are great picks.

When to visit Portrush

Portrush in May
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portrush in May
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Portrush

Plane

Although Portrush doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 41 miles from Portrush. The shortest flight to Portrush from the United States departs from New York and takes around 23h 10m.

Train

The train station in Portrush is called Portrush, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Portrush is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 144 miles from Portrush. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Portrush doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 41 miles from Portrush. The shortest flight to Portrush from the United States departs from New York and takes around 23h 10m.

Train

The train station in Portrush is called Portrush, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Portrush is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 144 miles from Portrush. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Portrush

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Portrush

KLM
Good (1,370 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,098 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,958 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,824 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,151 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,151 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,817 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,807 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,507 reviews)
China Southern
Good (101 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (873 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (653 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (268 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,123 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 reviews)
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Where to stay in Portrush

Average rates range from around $154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $269 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portrush

Most booked hotels in Portrush

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North Coast Motel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1385 reviews)
$128+
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Bayview Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 596 reviews)
$270+
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Brown Trout Golf & Country Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 230 reviews)
$206+
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Royal Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1197 reviews)
$236+
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Prospect House
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 45 reviews)
$121+
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Inn On The Coast
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2534 reviews)
$169+
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Renting a car in Portrush

Expect to pay $6.93 per gallon in Portrush (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. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portrush, while also 88% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.93 per gallon in Portrush (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. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portrush, while also 88% cheaper than other types, on average.

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