Introduction
When to visit
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 September
Estimated hotel price
£110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portrush in September
Estimated hotel price
£110
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.

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 Turo, 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.

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 Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Portrush

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Portrush

KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,027 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,397 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,598 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,396 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,600 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,921 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,836 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,904 reviews)
China Southern
Good (153 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,045 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (305 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,647 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (188 reviews)
Loganair
Good (25 reviews)
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Where to stay in Portrush

Average rates range from around £121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £185 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)
£150+
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The Bushmills Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£238+
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Causeway Bay Guesthouse Portrush
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Inn On The Coast
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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Anvershiel House
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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The Marcus Portrush, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£146+
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Hiring a car in Portrush

Hiring a car in Portrush costs £25 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Portrush.

Expect to pay £1.59 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 £19.07 and £25.43.

Hiring a car in Portrush costs £25 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Portrush.

Expect to pay £1.59 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 £19.07 and £25.43.