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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 May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballycastle in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 132
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 25m.

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 Budget and Avis, 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 25m.

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 Budget and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Ballycastle

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Ballycastle

KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,081 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,811 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,300 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,152 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (264 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,140 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,504 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,819 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,801 reviews)
China Southern
Good (100 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (867 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,169 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (654 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (266 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (163 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballycastle

Average rates range from around C$ 234 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 401 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 (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 265+
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Renting a car in Ballycastle

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 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$ 28.90 and C$ 38.53.

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 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$ 28.90 and C$ 38.53.

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