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$ 282
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 282
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 28 miles from Newcastle.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 161 miles from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Newcastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 28 miles from Newcastle.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 161 miles from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Newcastle

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Newcastle

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,215 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,651 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,391 reviews)
China Southern
Good (122 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,850 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,048 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (178 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$ 212 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$ 181+
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Slieve Donard
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 273+
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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$ 30.08 and C$ 40.10.

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$ 30.08 and C$ 40.10.