Downpatrick travel guide

Downpatrick Tourism | Downpatrick Guide

You're Going to Love Downpatrick

With a population of 10.507, Downpatrick is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Downpatrick deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Downpatrick

Downpatrick in February
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Downpatrick in February
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Downpatrick

Plane

Although Downpatrick doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 34 km from Downpatrick.

Car

Another option to get to Downpatrick is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 246 km from Downpatrick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Downpatrick, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Downpatrick takes 177 km and will cost you around £30. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £78 for a journey of 523 km.

Plane

Although Downpatrick doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 34 km from Downpatrick.

Car

Another option to get to Downpatrick is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 246 km from Downpatrick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Downpatrick, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Downpatrick takes 177 km and will cost you around £30. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £78 for a journey of 523 km.

Airports near Downpatrick

Airlines serving Downpatrick

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,564 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,446 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,451 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,796 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (509 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (96 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Downpatrick

Most booked hotels in Downpatrick

Dufferin Coaching Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£120+
School house Portaferry
0 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£64+
Burford Lodge Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£71+
The Cuan Licensed Guest Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£80+
The Narrows
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Denvir's Coaching Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£104+

Hiring a car in Downpatrick

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Downpatrick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Downpatrick is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Peugeot 107 or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Downpatrick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Downpatrick is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Peugeot 107 or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.