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

Carrickfergus travel guide

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You're Going to Love Carrickfergus

With a population of 29,208, Carrickfergus 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Carrickfergus has to offer.

When to visit Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carrickfergus in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 141
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Carrickfergus

Plane

When flying to Carrickfergus, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 13 km from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Carrickfergus is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 214 km from Carrickfergus. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Carrickfergus, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 13 km from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Carrickfergus is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 214 km from Carrickfergus. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Carrickfergus

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Carrickfergus

KLM
Good (1,588 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,260 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,652 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,444 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,924 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,938 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,833 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,972 reviews)
China Southern
Good (179 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,110 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (332 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,171 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (205 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (26 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carrickfergus

Most booked hotels in Carrickfergus

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Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 199+
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Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 164+
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Stormont Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 164+
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Holiday Inn Express Belfast City By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 134+
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Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 158+
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ibis budget Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 109+
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Renting a car in Carrickfergus

Expect to pay C$ 3.31 per litre in Carrickfergus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 39.62 and C$ 52.82.

Expect to pay C$ 3.31 per litre in Carrickfergus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 39.62 and C$ 52.82.