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 February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 308
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 308
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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Newcastle

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Newcastle

KLM
Good (1,409 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,505 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,187 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,607 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,366 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,842 reviews)
China Southern
Good (119 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (286 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (672 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,050 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (177 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$ 202 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 224 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$ 293+
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Renting a car in Newcastle

Expect to pay C$ 2.51 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$ 30.10 and C$ 40.13.

Expect to pay C$ 2.51 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$ 30.10 and C$ 40.13.