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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

When to visit Portrush

Portrush in October
Estimated hotel price
£120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portrush in October
Estimated hotel price
£120
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 25m.

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 Turo and Hertz, 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 25m.

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 Turo and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Portrush

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Portrush

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,276 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,290 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,473 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,728 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,884 reviews)
China Southern
Good (142 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (296 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (680 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,414 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in Portrush

Average rates range from around £113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £149 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portrush

Most booked hotels in Portrush

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The Carrick
4 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£159+
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Albany Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Inn On The Coast
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Royal Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£146+
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Gray's at Bushmills
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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The Marcus Portrush, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Hiring a car in Portrush

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.90 and £21.20.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.90 and £21.20.