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. Newcastle deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Newcastle

Newcastle in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 294
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 294
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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and GREEN MOTION , 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Newcastle

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Newcastle

KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,145 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,483 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,633 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,454 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,968 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,920 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,685 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,889 reviews)
China Southern
Good (168 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,074 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (315 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,842 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (194 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (26 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$ 204 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 278 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newcastle

Most booked hotels in Newcastle

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Cherryhill Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 174+
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Slieve Donard
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 370+
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Renting a car in Newcastle

Expect to pay C$ 2.86 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$ 34.30 and C$ 45.73.

Expect to pay C$ 2.86 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$ 34.30 and C$ 45.73.