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

Ballymena travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ballymena

With a population of 28,932, Ballymena 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 Ballymena to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ballymena

Ballymena in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 219
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballymena in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 219
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ballymena

Plane

When flying to Ballymena, you’ll arrive at Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 24 km from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Ballymena is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 229 km from Ballymena. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Ballymena, you’ll arrive at Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 24 km from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Ballymena is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 229 km from Ballymena. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Ballymena

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Ballymena

KLM
Good (1,587 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,262 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,649 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,445 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,922 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,938 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,827 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,972 reviews)
China Southern
Good (177 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,109 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (332 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,164 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (205 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (26 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballymena

Most booked hotels in Ballymena

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Cullentra House
3 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 121+
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Garron View
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 122+
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Galgorm
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 404+
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Rosspark Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 202+
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Adair Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 195+
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Renting a car in Ballymena

Expect to pay C$ 3.31 per litre in Ballymena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 39.66 and C$ 52.87.

Expect to pay C$ 3.31 per litre in Ballymena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 39.66 and C$ 52.87.