Newtownards travel guide

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You're Going to Love Newtownards

With a population of 29,363, Newtownards is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Newtownards deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Newtownards

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bull & Claw Newtownards (18 Frances Street) and Tipsy Gypsy (1-2 Court Square) are great picks.

When to visit Newtownards

Newtownards in December
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newtownards in December
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Newtownards

Plane

When flying to Newtownards, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Newtownards is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 136 miles from Newtownards. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newtownards, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Newtownards takes 325 miles and will cost you around $122. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $120 for a journey of 595 miles.

Plane

When flying to Newtownards, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Newtownards is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 136 miles from Newtownards. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newtownards, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Newtownards takes 325 miles and will cost you around $122. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $120 for a journey of 595 miles.

Airports near Newtownards

Airlines serving Newtownards

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (976 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,439 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,406 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (548 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,781 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (159 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (99 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Newtownards

Most booked hotels in Newtownards

Roomz
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 389 reviews)
$99+
The Old Schoolhouse Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 470 reviews)
$101+
Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 6046 reviews)
$164+
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5582 reviews)
$155+
Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5178 reviews)
$167+
The Portaferry Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 78 reviews)
$123+

Renting a car in Newtownards

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Newtownards (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Newtownards is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Opel Astra or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Newtownards (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Newtownards is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Opel Astra or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.