Newtownards travel guide

Newtownards Tourism | Newtownards Guide

You're Going to Love Newtownards

With a population of 29,363, Newtownards 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Newtownards has to offer.

Where to Eat in Newtownards

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bull & Claw Newtownards (18 Frances Street) and Tipsy Gypsy (1-2 Court Square) are great picks.

When to visit Newtownards

Newtownards in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newtownards in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 160
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Newtownards

Plane

When flying to Newtownards, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 7 miles from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Newtownards is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 136 miles from Newtownards. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newtownards, including National Express, Busbud and Bus. From Dublin, the bus ride to Newtownards takes 110 miles and will cost you around C$ 36. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about C$ 133 for a journey of 325 miles.

Plane

When flying to Newtownards, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 7 miles from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Newtownards is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 136 miles from Newtownards. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newtownards, including National Express, Busbud and Bus. From Dublin, the bus ride to Newtownards takes 110 miles and will cost you around C$ 36. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about C$ 133 for a journey of 325 miles.

Airports near Newtownards

Airlines serving Newtownards

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 Newtownards

Most booked hotels in Newtownards

The Old Schoolhouse Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 137+
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+
Portaferry Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 185+
Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 182+

Renting a car in Newtownards

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Newtownards (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.

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Newtownards (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.