Carrickfergus travel guide
Carrickfergus Tourism | Carrickfergus Guide
You're Going to Love Carrickfergus
With a population of 29,208, Carrickfergus is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Carrickfergus deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Carrickfergus
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fuzzy Beak (1 Slaughterford Rd) and Ownies Bar & Bistro (16-18 Joymount) are great picks.
When to visit Carrickfergus
How to Get to Carrickfergus
Plane
When flying to Carrickfergus, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 8 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Carrickfergus is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 168 miles from Carrickfergus. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carrickfergus, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Carrickfergus takes 120 miles and will cost you around £19. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £86 for a journey of 325 miles.
Airlines serving Carrickfergus
Where to stay in Carrickfergus
Average rates range from around £93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £91 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Carrickfergus
Most booked hotels in Carrickfergus
Hiring a car in Carrickfergus
Hiring a car in Carrickfergus costs £20 per day, on average, or £40 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Carrickfergus.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Carrickfergus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.79 and £23.72. The most frequently booked car type in Carrickfergus 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, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.