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

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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$ 205
1 night at 3-star hotel
Belfast in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 205
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.

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 Alamo and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

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.

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 Alamo and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Belfast

Airlines serving Belfast

KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,228 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,587 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,471 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,930 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,914 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,766 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,100 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (327 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,080 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (204 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (26 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$ 133 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 239 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Belfast, with prices from S$ 11 to S$ 483 per night. City Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Belfast are about 14% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Belfast

Most booked hotels in Belfast

Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 182+
Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 157+
Holiday Inn Express Belfast City By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 138+
Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 132+
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 151+
ibis budget Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
S$ 104+

Hiring a car in Belfast

Hiring a car in Belfast costs S$ 33 per day, on average, or S$ 67 if you want to hire it for 2 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$ 2.85 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$ 34.10 and S$ 45.47.

Hiring a car in Belfast costs S$ 33 per day, on average, or S$ 67 if you want to hire it for 2 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$ 2.85 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$ 34.10 and S$ 45.47.