Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Belfast travel guide

Belfast Tourism | Belfast Guide

You're Going to Love Belfast

With a population of 274,770, Belfast is the largest city in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Belfast has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Belfast

City Centre is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Belfast. These include popular favourites such as Nico's Pizzeria Restaurant (54 Lisburn Rd), Bank Square Brasserie (56-58 Berry Street) and Jumon Belfast (Unit 6 McAuley House Fountain Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, Coppi (Unit 2 Saint Anne's Square) and 2Taps Winebar (Cotton Court 30-42 Waring St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Margot (18 Donegall Square East) and The Bowery (701-703 Lisburn Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Belfast.

When to visit Belfast

Belfast in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 464
1 night at 3-star hotel
Belfast in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 464
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Belfast in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Belfast, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Belfast

Plane

Belfast is served by 2 airports: Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Belfast Intl Airport (BFS). The closest to the city centre of Belfast is Belfast City Airport, which is located 4 km from the city centre. Further away is Belfast Intl Airport, 20 km from the centre of Belfast.

Train

Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Belfast Central Railway Station is the busiest station in Belfast. Another popular train station is Belfast Great Victoria Street, located 0.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Belfast is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 271 km from Belfast. You’ll find branches of Alamo and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Belfast Belfast Stena Terminal, located 5 km from the city centre of Belfast. Belfast Castlereagh, Montgomery Road is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.

Plane

Belfast is served by 2 airports: Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Belfast Intl Airport (BFS). The closest to the city centre of Belfast is Belfast City Airport, which is located 4 km from the city centre. Further away is Belfast Intl Airport, 20 km from the centre of Belfast.

Train

Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Belfast Central Railway Station is the busiest station in Belfast. Another popular train station is Belfast Great Victoria Street, located 0.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Belfast is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 271 km from Belfast. You’ll find branches of Alamo and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Belfast Belfast Stena Terminal, located 5 km from the city centre of Belfast. Belfast Castlereagh, Montgomery Road is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Belfast

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Belfast

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,050 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,070 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,798 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,456 reviews)
China Southern
Good (94 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (828 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,153 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
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Where to stay in Belfast

From 5-star hotels such as the The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast to great affordable options like the Hampton by Hilton Belfast City Centre, Belfast offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 442 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 778 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Lagan Backpackers and Belfast International Youth Hostel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Belfast, with prices from AED 44 to AED 6,031 per night. City Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Belfast are about 12% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Belfast

Most booked hotels in Belfast

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The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 766+
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Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 535+
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Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 465+
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Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 411+
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Travelodge Belfast
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 345+
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ibis budget Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
AED 305+
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Hiring a car in Belfast

Hiring a car in Belfast costs AED 153 per day, on average, or AED 459 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 per litre in Belfast (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Belfast is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Volkswagen Passat or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Belfast costs AED 153 per day, on average, or AED 459 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 per litre in Belfast (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Belfast is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Volkswagen Passat or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Belfast

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Sixt

Sixt

Budget

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