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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Newtownabbey travel guide

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You're Going to Love Newtownabbey

With a population of 63,860, Newtownabbey 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 Newtownabbey to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Newtownabbey

Newtownabbey in June
Estimated hotel price
£34
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newtownabbey in June
Estimated hotel price
£34
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Newtownabbey

Plane

When flying to Newtownabbey, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Newtownabbey is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 171 miles from Newtownabbey. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newtownabbey, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Newtownabbey takes 325 miles and will cost you around £104. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £94 for a journey of 475 miles.

Plane

When flying to Newtownabbey, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Newtownabbey is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 171 miles from Newtownabbey. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newtownabbey, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Newtownabbey takes 325 miles and will cost you around £104. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £94 for a journey of 475 miles.

Airports near Newtownabbey

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Newtownabbey

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,930 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newtownabbey

Average rates range from around £98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £67 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newtownabbey

Most booked hotels in Newtownabbey

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The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£166+
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Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Corr's Corner Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Travelodge Belfast
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£70+
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Hiring a car in Newtownabbey

Hiring a car in Newtownabbey costs £24 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Newtownabbey.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Newtownabbey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Newtownabbey is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Newtownabbey costs £24 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Newtownabbey.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Newtownabbey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Newtownabbey is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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