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 December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 209
1 night at 3-star hotel
Belfast in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 209
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.

Car

Another option to get to Belfast is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 229 km from Belfast. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 4 km from the city centre. Further away is Belfast Intl Airport, 20 km from the centre of Belfast.

Car

Another option to get to Belfast is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 229 km from Belfast. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Belfast

Airlines serving Belfast

KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,064 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,425 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,420 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,942 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,620 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,845 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,910 reviews)
China Southern
Good (154 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,048 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (306 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,744 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (690 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (189 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$ 151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 272 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Belfast, with prices from S$ 12 to S$ 984 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$ 173+
Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 177+
Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 164+
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 184+
Travelodge Belfast
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 140+
ibis budget Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
S$ 121+

Hiring a car in Belfast

Hiring a car in Belfast costs S$ 42 per day, on average, or S$ 83 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 4 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay S$ 2.73 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$ 32.74 and S$ 43.65. The most frequently booked car type in Belfast is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Belfast costs S$ 42 per day, on average, or S$ 83 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 4 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay S$ 2.73 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$ 32.74 and S$ 43.65. The most frequently booked car type in Belfast is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.