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. Portrush deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Portrush

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Quays Bar & Restaurant (61-63 Eglinton St) and The Tides Restaurant (21 Ballyreagh Road) are great picks.

When to visit Portrush

Portrush in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portrush in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 113
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Portrush

Plane

Although Portrush doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Londonderry Eglinton (LDY), which is located 37 km from Portrush.

Train

The train station in Portrush is called Portrush, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Portrush is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 232 km from Portrush. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Portrush doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Londonderry Eglinton (LDY), which is located 37 km from Portrush.

Train

The train station in Portrush is called Portrush, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Portrush is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 232 km from Portrush. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Portrush

Airlines serving Portrush

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 Portrush

Average rates range from around C$ 192 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 215 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portrush

Most booked hotels in Portrush

North Coast Motel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 130+
Brown Trout Golf & Country Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 171+
Royal Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 306+
Inn On The Coast
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 177+
Adelphi Portrush
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 223+
Causeway Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 324+

Renting a car in Portrush

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Portrush (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. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portrush, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Portrush (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. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portrush, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.