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Portrush travel guide

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You're Going to Love Portrush

With a population of 6,684, Portrush 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 Portrush to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Portrush

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Quays Bar & Restaurant (61-63 Eglinton St) and The Tides Restaurant (21 Ballyreagh Road) are great picks.

When to visit Portrush

Portrush in February
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portrush in February
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Portrush

Plane

Although Portrush doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 41 miles from Portrush. The shortest domestic flight to Portrush departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

The train station in Portrush is called Portrush, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Portrush is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 144 miles from Portrush. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Portrush doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 41 miles from Portrush. The shortest domestic flight to Portrush departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

The train station in Portrush is called Portrush, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Portrush is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 144 miles from Portrush. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Portrush

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Portrush

KLM
Good (1,370 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,096 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,959 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,820 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,151 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,151 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,817 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,807 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,507 reviews)
China Southern
Good (101 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (873 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (653 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (268 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,124 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 reviews)
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Where to stay in Portrush

Average rates range from around £130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £181 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portrush

Most booked hotels in Portrush

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North Coast Motel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Bayview Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£198+
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Brown Trout Golf & Country Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£152+
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Royal Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£174+
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Prospect House
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Inn On The Coast
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£124+
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Hiring a car in Portrush

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Portrush (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.15 and £21.53. The most frequently booked car type in Portrush is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 86% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Portrush (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.15 and £21.53. The most frequently booked car type in Portrush is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 86% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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