Newcastle travel guide

Newcastle Tourism | Newcastle Guide

You're Going to Love Newcastle

With a population of 7,444, Newcastle 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 Newcastle to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Newcastle

If you’re looking for affordable options, artisan @ The Biscuit Factory (Biscuit Factory, Stoddart Street) and Graphite (67 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Newcastle

Newcastle in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 245
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 245
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Newcastle

Plane

Although Newcastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 45 km from Newcastle.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 258 km from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newcastle, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Newcastle takes 193 km and will cost you around C$ 18. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about C$ 163 for a journey of 523 km.

Plane

Although Newcastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 45 km from Newcastle.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 258 km from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newcastle, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Newcastle takes 193 km and will cost you around C$ 18. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about C$ 163 for a journey of 523 km.

Airports near Newcastle

Airlines serving Newcastle

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (856 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,511 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,612 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,472 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (780 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (967 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (548 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,449 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,785 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 Newcastle

From 5-star hotels such as the Slieve Donard to great affordable options like the Cherryhill Lodge, Newcastle offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 207 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 262 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newcastle

Most booked hotels in Newcastle

The Briers
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 159+
Slieve Donard
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 360+

Renting a car in Newcastle

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.53 and C$ 40.70. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Newcastle, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.53 and C$ 40.70. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Newcastle, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.