Bangor travel guide

Bangor Tourism | Bangor Guide

You're Going to Love Bangor

With a population of 60,385, Bangor 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bangor has to offer.

Where to Eat in Bangor

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Jamaica Inn (188 Seacliff Road) and Yaks Nepalese & Indian Contemporary Restaurant (48 Abbey Street) are great picks.

When to visit Bangor

Bangor in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bangor in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 111
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bangor

Plane

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

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bangor, including National Express, Bus and Aircoach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Bangor takes 110 miles and will cost you around C$ 18. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about C$ 163 for a journey of 325 miles.

Plane

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

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bangor, including National Express, Bus and Aircoach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Bangor takes 110 miles and will cost you around C$ 18. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about C$ 163 for a journey of 325 miles.

Airports near Bangor

Airlines serving Bangor

Lufthansa
Good (4,653 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (182 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,449 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (544 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,455 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,785 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (512 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bangor

Average rates range from around C$ 155 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 205 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bangor

Most booked hotels in Bangor

Shelleven Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 139+
Clandeboye Lodge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 230+
The Old Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 282+
Astala Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 136+
Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 224+
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 214+

Renting a car in Bangor

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Bangor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.55 and C$ 40.73.

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Bangor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.55 and C$ 40.73.