Carrickfergus travel guide
Carrickfergus Tourism | Carrickfergus Guide
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 13 days in order to fully appreciate everything Carrickfergus has to offer.
When to visit Carrickfergus
How to Get to Carrickfergus
Plane
When flying to Carrickfergus, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 8 miles from the city centre
Car
Another option to get to Carrickfergus is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 133 miles from Carrickfergus. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carrickfergus, including National Express, Bus and Busbud. From Dublin, the bus ride to Carrickfergus takes 110 miles and will cost you around C$ 36. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about C$ 146 for a journey of 325 miles.
Airlines serving Carrickfergus
Where to stay in popular areas of Carrickfergus
Most booked hotels in Carrickfergus
Renting a car in Carrickfergus
Expect to pay C$ 2.54 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$ 30.48 and C$ 40.64. The most frequently booked car type in Carrickfergus is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Peugeot 107 or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.