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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Portrush to see all of its attractions.
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
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 16h.
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 Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to Portrush.
Airlines serving Portrush
Where to stay in Portrush
Average rates range from around $142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $130 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Portrush
Most booked hotels in Portrush
Renting a car in Portrush
Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Portrush is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Cee'd or similar) are, on average, 14% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.