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

Belfast travel guide

Belfast Tourism | Belfast Guide

You're Going to Love Belfast

With a population of 274.770, Belfast is the largest city in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Belfast has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Belfast

City Centre is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Belfast. These include popular favourites such as Bank Square Brasserie (56-58 Berry Street), 3Cs Social Club (43A Rosemary St) and FireStone Teppanyaki (16-19 Shaftesbury Square). If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Brasserie, Belfast (Donegall Square N) and Drawing Office Two (Titanic Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Belfast

Belfast in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Belfast in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 79
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Belfast in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Belfast, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Belfast

Plane

Belfast is served by 2 airports: Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Belfast Intl Airport (BFS). The closest to downtown Belfast is Belfast City Airport, which is located 4 km from the city centre. Further away is Belfast Intl Airport, 20 km from the centre of Belfast.

Train

Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Belfast Central Railway Station is the busiest station in Belfast. Another popular train station is Belfast Great Victoria Street, located 0.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Belfast is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 229 km from Belfast. You’ll find branches of Europcar and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Belfast Belfast Stena Terminal, located 5 km from downtown Belfast. Belfast Castlereagh, Montgomery Road is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.

Plane

Belfast is served by 2 airports: Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Belfast Intl Airport (BFS). The closest to downtown Belfast is Belfast City Airport, which is located 4 km from the city centre. Further away is Belfast Intl Airport, 20 km from the centre of Belfast.

Train

Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Belfast Central Railway Station is the busiest station in Belfast. Another popular train station is Belfast Great Victoria Street, located 0.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Belfast is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 229 km from Belfast. You’ll find branches of Europcar and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Belfast Belfast Stena Terminal, located 5 km from downtown Belfast. Belfast Castlereagh, Montgomery Road is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Belfast

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Belfast

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,557 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,212 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,638 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,384 reviews)
China Southern
Good (120 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,848 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,044 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (178 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in Belfast

From 5-star hotels such as the The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast to great affordable options like the Hampton by Hilton Belfast City Centre, Belfast offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 256 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Lagan Backpackers and James Clow Bed & Breakfast. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Belfast, with prices from C$ 22 to C$ 2,291 per night. City Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Belfast are about 2% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Belfast

Most booked hotels in Belfast

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The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 247+
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Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
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Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 198+
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Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 107+
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Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 148+
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ibis budget Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 80+
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Renting a car in Belfast

Renting a car in Belfast costs C$ 45 per day, on average, or C$ 136 if you want to rent it for 3 days. Sixt, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Belfast is the Budget branch at Belfast International Airport, which is 20 km from the downtown.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Belfast City.

Expect to pay C$ 2.50 per litre in Belfast (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.98 and C$ 39.97. The most frequently booked car type in Belfast is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Belfast costs C$ 45 per day, on average, or C$ 136 if you want to rent it for 3 days. Sixt, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Belfast is the Budget branch at Belfast International Airport, which is 20 km from the downtown.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Belfast City.

Expect to pay C$ 2.50 per litre in Belfast (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.98 and C$ 39.97. The most frequently booked car type in Belfast is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Belfast

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