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 Bank Square Brasserie (56-58 Berry Street), 3Cs Social Club (43A Rosemary St) and FireStone Teppanyaki (16-19 Shaftesbury Square). If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Brasserie, Belfast (Donegall Square N) and Drawing Office Two (Titanic Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Belfast

Belfast in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 207
1 night at 3-star hotel
Belfast in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 207
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 3 miles from the city centre. Further away is Belfast Intl Airport, 12 miles from the centre of Belfast.

Train

Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Belfast Central Railway Station is the busiest station in Belfast. Another popular train station is Belfast Great Victoria Street, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Belfast is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 142 miles from Belfast. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Belfast Belfast Stena Terminal, located 3 miles from the city centre of Belfast. Belfast Castlereagh, Montgomery Road is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles 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 3 miles from the city centre. Further away is Belfast Intl Airport, 12 miles from the centre of Belfast.

Train

Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Belfast Central Railway Station is the busiest station in Belfast. Another popular train station is Belfast Great Victoria Street, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Belfast is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 142 miles from Belfast. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Belfast Belfast Stena Terminal, located 3 miles from the city centre of Belfast. Belfast Castlereagh, Montgomery Road is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Belfast

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Belfast

KLM
Good (1,480 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,838 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,364 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,558 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,311 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,493 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,904 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,759 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,889 reviews)
China Southern
Good (146 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,016 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (301 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,543 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (184 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 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 S$ 131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 258 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Lagan Backpackers and James Clow Bed & Breakfast. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Belfast, with prices from S$ 12 to S$ 982 per night. City Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Belfast are about 9% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Belfast

Most booked hotels in Belfast

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Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 165+
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Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 142+
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Hilton Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 173+
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Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 152+
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Travelodge Belfast
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 104+
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ibis budget Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
S$ 95+
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Hiring a car in Belfast

Hiring a car in Belfast costs S$ 60 per day, on average, or S$ 179 if you want to hire it for 3 days. Sixt, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Belfast is the Budget branch at Belfast City Airport, which is 3 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay S$ 2.42 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 S$ 28.95 and S$ 38.60. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Belfast, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Belfast costs S$ 60 per day, on average, or S$ 179 if you want to hire it for 3 days. Sixt, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Belfast is the Budget branch at Belfast City Airport, which is 3 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay S$ 2.42 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 S$ 28.95 and S$ 38.60. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Belfast, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Belfast

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