Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Ballycastle travel guide

Ballycastle Tourism | Ballycastle Guide

You're Going to Love Ballycastle

With a population of 5,566, Ballycastle 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 Ballycastle to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ballycastle

Ballycastle in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballycastle in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 94
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ballycastle

Plane

Although Ballycastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 38 miles from Ballycastle. The shortest flight to Ballycastle from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 16h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballycastle is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 130 miles from Ballycastle. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Ballycastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 38 miles from Ballycastle. The shortest flight to Ballycastle from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 16h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballycastle is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 130 miles from Ballycastle. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Ballycastle

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Ballycastle

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,188 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,604 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,365 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,841 reviews)
China Southern
Good (119 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (286 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (672 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,040 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (175 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballycastle

Average rates range from around C$ 254 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 448 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballycastle

Most booked hotels in Ballycastle

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Marine Hotel Ballycastle
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 241+
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Renting a car in Ballycastle

Expect to pay C$ 2.52 per litre in Ballycastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.14 and C$ 40.18.

Expect to pay C$ 2.52 per litre in Ballycastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.14 and C$ 40.18.