Carrickfergus travel guide

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You're Going to Love Carrickfergus

With a population of 29,208, Carrickfergus is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 13 days in order to fully appreciate everything Carrickfergus has to offer.

Where to Eat in Carrickfergus

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fuzzy Beak (1 Slaughterford Rd) and Ownies Bar & Bistro (16-18 Joymount) are great picks.

When to visit Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carrickfergus in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 109
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Carrickfergus

Plane

When flying to Carrickfergus, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 13 km from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Carrickfergus is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 214 km from Carrickfergus. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carrickfergus, including National Express, Busbud and Bus. From Dublin, the bus ride to Carrickfergus takes 177 km and will cost you around C$ 36. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about C$ 133 for a journey of 523 km.

Plane

When flying to Carrickfergus, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 13 km from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Carrickfergus is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 214 km from Carrickfergus. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carrickfergus, including National Express, Busbud and Bus. From Dublin, the bus ride to Carrickfergus takes 177 km and will cost you around C$ 36. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about C$ 133 for a journey of 523 km.

Airports near Carrickfergus

Airlines serving Carrickfergus

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (856 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,515 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,613 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,575 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,473 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (777 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (966 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (548 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,449 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,782 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (505 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carrickfergus

Most booked hotels in Carrickfergus

Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 233+
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 219+
Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 227+
Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 182+
Etap Belfast
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 131+
Travelodge Belfast
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 156+

Renting a car in Carrickfergus

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Carrickfergus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.52 and C$ 40.69. The most frequently booked car type in Carrickfergus is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Peugeot 107 or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Carrickfergus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.52 and C$ 40.69. The most frequently booked car type in Carrickfergus is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Peugeot 107 or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.