Newcastle travel guide

Newcastle Tourism | Newcastle Guide

You're Going to Love Newcastle

With a population of 7,444, Newcastle 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 Newcastle to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Newcastle

If you’re looking for affordable options, artisan @ The Biscuit Factory (Biscuit Factory, Stoddart Street) and Graphite (67 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Newcastle

Newcastle in October
Estimated hotel price
£136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle in October
Estimated hotel price
£136
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Newcastle

Plane

Although Newcastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 45 km from Newcastle. Londonderry Eglinton is the most popular, with regular flights from Loganair, Ryanair UK, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 253 km from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newcastle, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Newcastle takes 241 km and will cost you around £20. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £78 for a journey of 523 km.

Plane

Although Newcastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 45 km from Newcastle. Londonderry Eglinton is the most popular, with regular flights from Loganair, Ryanair UK, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 253 km from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newcastle, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Newcastle takes 241 km and will cost you around £20. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £78 for a journey of 523 km.

Airports near Newcastle

Airlines serving Newcastle

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,160 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,198 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (344 reviews)
easyJet
Good (2,223 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,447 reviews)
China Southern
Good (187 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,474 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (902 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (13,550 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (705 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (341 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (133 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (18 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newcastle

From 5-star hotels such as the Slieve Donard to great affordable options like the Cherryhill Lodge, Newcastle offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £141 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newcastle

Most booked hotels in Newcastle

The Briers Country House
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£98+
Hillyard House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£94+
Avoca Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£137+
Slieve Donard
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£186+
Harbour House Inn Newcastle, Northern Ireland
1 star
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£133+
The Haven
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£91+

Hiring a car in Newcastle

Expect to pay £1.46 per litre in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.52 and £23.36. The most frequently booked car type in Newcastle is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.46 per litre in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.52 and £23.36. The most frequently booked car type in Newcastle is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.