Carrickfergus travel guide

Carrickfergus Tourism | Carrickfergus Guide

You're Going to Love Carrickfergus

With a population of 29,208, Carrickfergus is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

When to visit Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus in July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carrickfergus in July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 65
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Carrickfergus

Plane

When flying to Carrickfergus, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Carrickfergus is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 214 km from Carrickfergus. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carrickfergus, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Carrickfergus takes 241 km and will cost you around S$ 19. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about S$ 169 for a journey of 523 km.

Plane

When flying to Carrickfergus, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Carrickfergus is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 214 km from Carrickfergus. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carrickfergus, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Carrickfergus takes 241 km and will cost you around S$ 19. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about S$ 169 for a journey of 523 km.

Airports near Carrickfergus

Airlines serving Carrickfergus

KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,841 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,827 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,878 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,317 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,295 reviews)
China Southern
Good (135 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,456 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,083 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,961 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (666 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (292 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,256 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (149 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (18 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carrickfergus

Most booked hotels in Carrickfergus

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 232+
Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 180+
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 143+
Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 105+
Travelodge Belfast
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
S$ 127+
Etap Belfast
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
S$ 85+

Hiring a car in Carrickfergus

Expect to pay S$ 2.33 per litre in Carrickfergus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 27.96 and S$ 37.28. The most frequently booked car type in Carrickfergus is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.33 per litre in Carrickfergus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 27.96 and S$ 37.28. The most frequently booked car type in Carrickfergus is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.