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

Newcastle travel guide

Newcastle Tourism | Newcastle Guide

You're Going to Love Newcastle

With a population of 7,444, Newcastle 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 Newcastle has to offer.

When to visit Newcastle

Newcastle in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 284
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 284
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Newcastle

Plane

Although Newcastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 45 km from Newcastle.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 258 km from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Newcastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 45 km from Newcastle.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 258 km from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Newcastle

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Newcastle

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,276 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,290 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,473 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,728 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,884 reviews)
China Southern
Good (142 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (296 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (680 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,414 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newcastle

From 5-star hotels such as the Slieve Donard to great affordable options like the Cherryhill Lodge, Newcastle offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 194 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 247 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newcastle

Most booked hotels in Newcastle

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Slieve Donard
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 315+
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Renting a car in Newcastle

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 per litre in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.83 and C$ 38.43.

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 per litre in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.83 and C$ 38.43.