Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Belfast travel guide

Belfast Tourism | Belfast Guide

You're Going to Love Belfast

With a population of 274,770, Belfast is the largest city in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Belfast to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Belfast

City Centre is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Belfast. These include popular favourites such as Bank Square Brasserie (56-58 Berry Street), 3Cs Social Club (43A Rosemary St) and FireStone Teppanyaki (16-19 Shaftesbury Square). If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Brasserie, Belfast (Donegall Square N) and Drawing Office Two (Titanic Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Belfast

Belfast in January
Estimated hotel price
£94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Belfast in January
Estimated hotel price
£94
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Belfast in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Belfast, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Belfast

Plane

Belfast is served by 2 airports: Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Belfast Intl Airport (BFS). The closest to the city centre of Belfast is Belfast City Airport, which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Further away is Belfast Intl Airport, 12 miles from the centre of Belfast.

Train

Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Belfast Central Railway Station is the busiest station in Belfast. Another popular train station is Belfast Great Victoria Street, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Belfast is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 168 miles from Belfast. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Belfast Belfast Stena Terminal, located 3 miles from the city centre of Belfast. Belfast Castlereagh, Montgomery Road is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Belfast is served by 2 airports: Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Belfast Intl Airport (BFS). The closest to the city centre of Belfast is Belfast City Airport, which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Further away is Belfast Intl Airport, 12 miles from the centre of Belfast.

Train

Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Belfast Central Railway Station is the busiest station in Belfast. Another popular train station is Belfast Great Victoria Street, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Belfast is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 168 miles from Belfast. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Belfast Belfast Stena Terminal, located 3 miles from the city centre of Belfast. Belfast Castlereagh, Montgomery Road is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Belfast

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Belfast

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,892 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,222 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
China Southern
Good (122 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,395 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,851 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,054 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in Belfast

From 5-star hotels such as the The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast to great affordable options like the Hampton by Hilton Belfast City Centre, Belfast offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £124 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Belfast, with prices from £12 to £1,225 per night. City Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Belfast are about 6% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

City Centre - In Belfast’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Bullitt Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Belfast City Ten Square and Quarter by the Warren Collection.

City Centre - In Belfast’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Bullitt Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Belfast City Ten Square and Quarter by the Warren Collection.
Most popular hotel in Belfast by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Belfast

Most booked hotels in Belfast

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Culloden Estate and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£181+
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Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Haslem Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Crowne Plaza Belfast By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Ballyrobin Country Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Hiring a car in Belfast

Hiring a car in Belfast costs £28 per day, on average. Sixt, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Belfast is the Budget branch at Belfast City Airport, which is 3 miles from the city centre.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Belfast City.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Belfast (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.30 and £21.73. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Belfast, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Belfast costs £28 per day, on average. Sixt, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Belfast is the Budget branch at Belfast City Airport, which is 3 miles from the city centre.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Belfast City.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Belfast (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.30 and £21.73. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Belfast, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Belfast

Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

£17/day

Compact SUV

Intermediate

5 adults, 3 Bags

£24/day

Intermediate
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