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How to get there
Where to stay
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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.

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 September
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portrush in September
Estimated hotel price
$122
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 11h 20m.

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 11h 20m.

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 (1,334 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 Portrush

Average rates range from around $146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $228 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portrush

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Antrim House Guest Rooms & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 994 reviews)
$203+
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North Coast Motel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1343 reviews)
$113+
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Bayview Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 576 reviews)
$273+
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Brown Trout Golf & Country Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 229 reviews)
$131+
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Royal Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1184 reviews)
$215+
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Inn On The Coast
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2478 reviews)
$143+
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Renting a car in Portrush

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39.

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