Car hire at Belfast City Airport

Driver's age: 25-65

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for car hire deals at Belfast City Airport (BHD)

Here is why travellers choose KAYAK

Save up to 40%Compare multiple travel sites with one search.

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees.

Filter your dealsFilter by car type, free cancellation, brand and more. Instantly customise your results.

Choose your pick-upChoose from: In-terminal pick-ups, shuttle service, and more

Car Rental Deals
Booking Insights
Car Rental Deals

Cheap car hire at Belfast City Airport

Opel Corsa car
Opel Corsa
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
£17/day
View Deal
Ford Focus car
Ford Focus
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
£20/day
View Deal
Skoda Octavia car
Skoda Octavia
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
£20/day
View Deal
Volkswagen Passat car
Volkswagen Passat
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
£20/day
View Deal
Volvo XC60 car
Volvo XC60
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
£37/day
View Deal
Ford Transit car
Ford Transit
or similar Van
5
3
4-5
£55/day
View Deal
Mercedes-Benz E-Class car
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
£46/day
View Deal
Nissan Juke car
Nissan Juke
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
£21/day
View Deal
Nissan Qashqai car
Nissan Qashqai
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
£28/day
View Deal
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Belfast City Airport car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Belfast City Airport with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Belfast City Airport?

You should book your car hire in Belfast City Airport around 0 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Belfast City Airport?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at Budget (£19.35/day), Dollar (£20.21/day), and Avis (£21.35/day).

What is the most popular car to hire in Belfast City Airport?

Hires in the Small category (Ford Fiesta or similar) are the most popular option in Belfast City Airport, costing £31/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as £18/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Belfast City Airport?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Belfast City Airport is November at an average cost of £14/day. December is the most expensive month to hire a car in Belfast City Airport when prices are £37/day on average, which tends to be 37% above the yearly average hire price for Belfast City Airport.

Which car hire company in Belfast City Airport has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz each operate 2 locations in Belfast City Airport, more than any other car hire company.

Find deals

Belfast City Airport car hire price comparison by vehicle type

Find the right car hire in Belfast City Airport by comparing prices across vehicle types.

Small cars

£18 - £34

All Car Types

£33 - £58

How much does it cost to hire a small car in Belfast City Airport?

How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Belfast City Airport?

How much does it cost to hire a large car in Belfast City Airport?

How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Belfast City Airport?

How much does it cost to hire a van in Belfast City Airport?

How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Belfast City Airport?

Small car hire in Belfast City Airport typically costs around £24 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average £18 per day, which is about 25% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 47% cheaper than the average car hire in Belfast City Airport, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.

Medium car hire in Belfast City Airport typically costs around £52 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average £36 per day, which is about 31% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 14% more expensive than the average car hire in Belfast City Airport, offering a good balance of space and value.

Large car hire in Belfast City Airport typically costs around £65 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average £35 per day, which is about 47% less than the yearly average. Large cars are typically 31% more expensive than the average car hire in Belfast City Airport but offer more comfort for longer trips.

SUV hire in Belfast City Airport typically costs around £37 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average £25 per day, which is about 33% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 18% cheaper than the average car hire in Belfast City Airport, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.

Van hire in Belfast City Airport typically costs around £81 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average £49 per day, which is about 40% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 45% more expensive than the average car hire in Belfast City Airport but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.

Luxury car hire in Belfast City Airport typically costs around £65 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average £35 per day, which is about 47% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 31% more expensive than the average car hire in Belfast City Airport but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.

Good to know

Most popular agency

Most popular car type

Average price

Good deal

Budget
Large
£33/day
£25/day

Top tips for hiring a car at Belfast City Airport

  • Car hire at Belfast City Airport (BHD) offers a great opportunity to tour along the Co Down coastal and lake route, south-east of the airport, or to travel onward to Dublin or even travel north to the celebrated Co Antrim coast. Car hire is definitely the easiest option, allowing you to pop into the many small villages, hidden coves, and tourist amenities all along the Northern Ireland coastline. Using local transport would take much longer and only bring you to major destination points rather than the multiple stopover spots available in this dramatic part of Ireland.
  • Belfast City Airport (BHD) is also known as George Best Airport, named after the famous footballer from the city. It’s one of two airports in Belfast, the other being Belfast International Airport (BFS). Car hire at Belfast City Airport is centred around the car hire desks in the main airport terminal and the airport campus is connected by road to the city centre along the A2, a major regional route that links in seamlessly with motorways and other major roads.
  • Returning your car to Belfast City Airport is very straightforward. On approach to the airport you will start to see signs for the car rental parking garages. Follow these and park your car in the designated area, remove all your personal belongings and complete your paperwork at the car hire desk. It’s advised to refuel your car before bringing it back if you want to save on the cost of refuelling.
  • The majority of car hire companies operate between 09:00 to 23:00 seven days a week. Not all companies operate a drop-box system at the airport so enquire with your preferred company if you think you will be arriving out of those hours. There aren’t very many early morning flights from Belfast City Airport so the demand for out-of-hours cover is less than in some airports.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire at Belfast City Airport for £37 or less
  • Book your car hire at Belfast City Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about hiring a car at Belfast City Airport

  • Where are the car rental companies situated at Belfast City Airport?

    All the car hire companies at Belfast City Airport (BHD) are located in the main Arrivals terminal. You exit the Baggage Reclaim area and turn left and you’ll find each of the desks there. They are fully staffed during normal working hours and you can get all the information you need to book and collect your car. The pick-up area to collect your car is a short 1min walk from the main terminal and the staff will guide you there. It’s adjacent to the terminal building and located within the car parks.

  • Can I bring my car across the Irish Border from Belfast City Airport (BHD)?

    Car hire at Belfast City Airport covers drivers who want to cross the border into the Republic of Ireland. Northern Ireland is in the UK and the Republic of Ireland is in the EU but, since Brexit, Northern Ireland has maintained a special status, which removes the need for a physical border checkpoint between the two jurisdictions. There is a common travel area and you can simply travel back and forth. However, it's important to let your car hire company know if you intend to cross from Northern Ireland to the Republic as they will need to extend your insurance cover to travel abroad - even though it won’t feel like a different country.

  • What kind of amenities are offered at Belfast City Airport’s rental car centre?

    Belfast City Airport car hire desks are all located in the airport terminal, customers can avail of all the amenities of the airport such as cafes, rest rooms, staff assistance, and information desks.

  • What type of documentation is required to rent a car at Belfast City Airport?

    To hire a car in the UK you will need your driver’s licence and a credit card. It’s useful to bring your passport and travel details too as a secondary form of ID. The minimum age to hire a car in the UK is 23. Drivers under 25 will pay a surcharge and some companies extend that surcharge to cover drivers under 30.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Belfast City Airport?

    On average a car hire at Belfast City Airport costs £50 per day.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Belfast City Airport?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Belfast City Airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt, Alamo, Hertz, and National.

Belfast City Airport car hire reviews and directory

 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Alamo

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Belfast City Airport

from£30/day

Locations in Belfast City Airport

Enterprise Rent-a-car

+44 28 9046 3850

Monday08:00 - 21:00
Tuesday08:00 - 21:00
Wednesday08:00 - 21:00
Thursday08:00 - 21:00
Friday08:00 - 21:00
Saturday08:00 - 21:00
Sunday08:00 - 21:00
View deals

Filters

No reviews available

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Very Good

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Belfast City Airport

from£36/day

Locations in Belfast City Airport

157 Cromac St

+44 28 9031 6151

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday
View deals

Sydenham Bypass

+44 28 9009 8889

Monday08:00 - 21:00
Tuesday08:00 - 21:00
Wednesday08:00 - 21:00
Thursday08:00 - 21:00
Friday08:00 - 21:00
Saturday08:00 - 21:00
Sunday08:00 - 21:00
View deals

Filters

Reviews

8.0 Very Good

R, Jun 2025

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Insurance was a bot confusing. Otherwise great

1 out of 1

Sixt

8.0

Very Good

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.8

Value for money

7.2

One location in Belfast City Airport

from£23/day

Locations in Belfast City Airport

George Best Belfast City AP

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday07:00 - 21:30
Tuesday07:00 - 21:30
Wednesday07:00 - 21:30
Thursday07:00 - 21:30
Friday07:00 - 21:30
Saturday07:00 - 21:30
Sunday07:00 - 21:30
View deals

Filters

Reviews

6.0 Okay

Michelle, Dec 2024

Economy

KAYAK
I was nit aware that I would need to have a 3,000 GBP hold put on my credit card to pick up the car. The alternative was to pay double the cost of the rental car in insurance.

8.0 Very Good

Darren, Sept 2024

Mini

KAYAK
For some reason I was charged £1.09 more than the advertised cost. I don't know why and for that amount haven't bothered contacting anyone to ask! Strange one...

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, May 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Acceptable. We didnt inspect the vehicle together and sign it off before leaving from pick up which was a bit of a worry. Car interior a little worn/tired but clean. No sixt branded car hire stickers/signage? I selected wrong airport for pick up. Additional charge was a bit high in my opinion but understandable

10.0 Wonderful

Bruno, Oct 2022

KAYAK
The whole process was easy and great value for money.

8.0 Very Good

MATT, Sept 2022

KAYAK
The gas tank is never full when you pick up the car (on 2 occasions). So you are either penalized if you leave it a little short on fuel (I was) or you make a fuel donation to sixt if it’s over fueled at all. This almost seems deliberate to me.

2.0 Poor

Michael, Jul 2022

KAYAK
Sixt would not honor my Kayak reservation, they refused to rent a car to me. They said they couldn’t because I was over 75. But they knew my age when they made the reservation. It was a horrible experience. We planned a two week driving trip. They should have not made the reservation. And when I was at the counter, they should have found a way to get me a car. I’m very disappointed with Kayak and Sixt for doing that to me. I was able to find a Walk-Up rental from Enterprise which was hundreds of dollars more expensive than my Kayak reservation. I feel that Kayak and/or Sixt should compensate me for my loss.

1 out of 5

Budget

7.1

Good
Most popular

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

6.4

One location in Belfast City Airport

from£19/day

Locations in Belfast City Airport

Belfast City Airport

+44 28 9045 1111

Monday07:00 - 21:30
Tuesday07:00 - 21:30
Wednesday07:00 - 21:30
Thursday07:00 - 21:30
Friday07:00 - 21:30
Saturday07:00 - 21:30
Sunday07:00 - 21:30
View deals

Filters

Reviews

10.0 Wonderful

Adam, Jun 2026

Compact SUV

KAYAK
The experience was great. The person at the desk was super friendly. Getting the vehicle was a piece of cake. Everything was quick and the vehicle worked great and was easy to drive. My two complaints would be that the navigation system was atrocious and wouldn't connect to my Android Auto even though it's an option, and the drop off procedure wasn't clear. However, I'd gladly rent from Budget again.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2026

Mini

KAYAK
Didn’t let us take the car despite information to the contrary

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Mini

KAYAK
The car was underpowered, no reverse camera, no GPS, had no power on the motorways and quite pathetic headlights. The Budget staff refused to honour my travel insurance I had organised for accident cover, stating that ‘ You must have a Credit Card to secure that’ or we won’t accept that.I have a debit card only so I was forced to pay for their insurance which was exorbitant. They did not explain any of this or show me over the vehicle so I was left to look up the manual to see how to connect my iPhone for Google Maps. Seems like the Car Rental companies are competing to see who can rip off the customer for the most money. The whole experience was unpleasant.

8.0 Very Good

Glen, Oct 2023

Mini

KAYAK
I didn’t rent the car because they didn’t have any with automatic transmission. The agents on the phone were really good and very kind and friendly and helpful.

10.0 Wonderful

Matt, Oct 2023

Economy

KAYAK
Car was clean and nice to drive. Even got a free upgrade. Although the extra insurance required despite already having travel insurance was not ideal.

1 out of 6

Firefly

7.0

Good

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Belfast City Airport

Locations in Belfast City Airport

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)

+44 289 073 2451

Monday07:30 - 21:30
Tuesday07:30 - 21:30
Wednesday07:30 - 21:30
Thursday07:30 - 21:30
Friday07:30 - 21:30
Saturday07:30 - 21:30
Sunday09:00 - 21:30
View deals

Filters

No reviews available

Avis

5.3

Fair

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.6

Value for money

5.3

One location in Belfast City Airport

from£20/day

Locations in Belfast City Airport

Belfast City Airport

+44 28 9073 1929

Monday07:00 - 21:30
Tuesday07:00 - 21:30
Wednesday07:00 - 21:30
Thursday07:00 - 21:30
Friday07:00 - 21:30
Saturday07:00 - 21:30
Sunday07:00 - 21:30
View deals

Filters

No reviews available

Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.3

Value for money

4.0

One location in Belfast City Airport

Locations in Belfast City Airport

Belfast City Airport, 75 Sydenham Road

+44 28 9590 8058 / +44 7921 439921

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

Hertz

4.5

Mediocre

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.5

Value for money

5.0

2 locations in Belfast City Airport

from£30/day

Locations in Belfast City Airport

(harbour A/p)

+44 28 9073 2451

Monday07:30 - 21:30
Tuesday07:30 - 21:30
Wednesday07:30 - 21:30
Thursday07:30 - 21:30
Friday07:30 - 21:30
Saturday07:30 - 21:30
Sunday07:30 - 21:30

George Best Belfast City Airport

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

Europcar

2.0

Poor

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Belfast City Airport

Locations in Belfast City Airport

Sydenham Bypass

+44 371 384 3425

Opening times not available

Filters

Reviews

2.0 Poor

Mitch, Feb 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Terrible — the morning I was supposed to pick up my non refundable pre-paid car they called to tell me it wasn’t available and canceled my reservation. As of 10 days later I still have a credit card charge but no refund

Dollar

10.0

Wonderful

Cheapest deal

One location in Belfast City Airport

from£19/day

Locations in Belfast City Airport

Airport Road, Belfast

+44 28 9073 2451

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

DRIVALIA

10.0

Wonderful

One location in Belfast City Airport

Locations in Belfast City Airport

75 Sydenham Road

+44 28 9590 8058

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

National

8.9

Very Good

Best rated

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.1

Value for money

8.3

One location in Belfast City Airport

from£128/day

Locations in Belfast City Airport

Arrivals Hall,belfast City Apt

+44 28 9046 3850

Monday08:00 - 21:00
Tuesday08:00 - 21:00
Wednesday08:00 - 21:00
Thursday08:00 - 21:00
Friday08:00 - 21:00
Saturday08:00 - 21:00
Sunday08:00 - 21:00

Filters

No reviews available

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

3.7

Poor

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.1

Value for money

3.7

One location in Belfast City Airport

Locations in Belfast City Airport

Sydenham By-Pass

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

FLIZZR

No score available yet

One location in Belfast City Airport

Locations in Belfast City Airport

Belfast Airport George Best BHD

+44 844 499 3399

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

keddy by Europcar

No score available yet

One location in Belfast City Airport

Locations in Belfast City Airport

Arrivals Hall, Belfast City Airport.

8713843425

Monday07:00 - 21:30
Tuesday07:00 - 21:30
Wednesday07:00 - 21:30
Thursday07:00 - 21:30
Friday07:00 - 21:30
Saturday07:00 - 21:30
Sunday08:00 - 21:30

Filters

No reviews available

Shouqi

No score available yet

One location in Belfast City Airport

Locations in Belfast City Airport

Sydenham Bypass

+86 10 6064 1387

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Belfast City Airport

Locations in Belfast City Airport

Sydenham Bypass

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

56 travellers who hired a car in Belfast City Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.0

Car rental locations at Belfast City Airport

Go to map view

Everything you need to know for your car hire at Belfast City Airport