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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.

Activities & attractions in Portrush

Cave Snorkelling - Epic coastal adventure
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When to visit Portrush

Portrush in March
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portrush in March
Estimated hotel price
$94
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 25m.

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 25m.

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 (1,533 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,105 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,436 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,952 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,652 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,915 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,868 reviews)
China Southern
Good (158 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,059 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (310 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,795 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (693 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (191 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (26 reviews)
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Where to stay in Portrush

Average rates range from around $150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $488 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portrush

Most booked hotels in Portrush

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Bayview Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 631 reviews)
$282+
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Inn On The Coast
3 stars
Excellent (9, 3083 reviews)
$119+
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Carnside Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1890 reviews)
$109+
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Anchorage Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1510 reviews)
$94+
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The Port Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1260 reviews)
$157+
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Portrush Atlantic Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2578 reviews)
$143+
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Renting a car in Portrush

Expect to pay $7.57 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 $90.85 and $121.13.

Expect to pay $7.57 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 $90.85 and $121.13.