Londonderry travel guide
Londonderry Tourism | Londonderry Guide
You're Going to Love Londonderry
With a population of 108 600, Londonderry is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Londonderry has to offer.
Where to Eat in Londonderry
If you’re looking for affordable options, Walled City Brewery (70 Ebrington Square) and Soda & Starch (29 Craft Village Shipquay Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Artis (Shipquay St 19) and Caterina's Bistro (15 Culmore Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Londonderry.
When to visit Londonderry
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Londonderry in July, when the average temperature is 14 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 119 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Londonderry, with an average rainfall of 56 mm.
How to Get to Londonderry
Plane
When flying to Londonderry, you’ll arrive at Londonderry Eglinton (LDY), which is located 11 km from the city centre.
Train
The train station in Londonderry is called Londonderry, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Londonderry is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 280 km from Londonderry. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to Londonderry. Londonderry’s bus station is located 0.7 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Londonderry
Where to stay in Londonderry
From 5-star hotels such as the Bishop's Gate Hotel to great affordable options like the Arkle House, Londonderry offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 389 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 616 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Londonderry
Most booked hotels in Londonderry
Hiring a car in Londonderry
Expect to pay AED 6.84 per litre in Londonderry (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 81.97 and AED 109.30. The most frequently booked car type in Londonderry is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.