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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Carrickfergus deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Carrickfergus

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fuzzy Beak (1 Slaughterford Rd) and Ownies Bar & Bistro (16-18 Joymount) are great picks.

When to visit Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus in November
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carrickfergus in November
Estimated hotel price
$80
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 8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Carrickfergus is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 133 miles from Carrickfergus. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carrickfergus, including National Express, Bus and Aircoach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Carrickfergus takes 110 miles and will cost you around $13. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $119 for a journey of 325 miles.

Plane

When flying to Carrickfergus, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Carrickfergus is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 133 miles from Carrickfergus. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carrickfergus, including National Express, Bus and Aircoach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Carrickfergus takes 110 miles and will cost you around $13. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $119 for a journey of 325 miles.

Airports near Carrickfergus

Airlines serving Carrickfergus

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,540 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (185 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (963 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,433 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,792 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (504 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carrickfergus

Most booked hotels in Carrickfergus

Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 6020 reviews)
$159+
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5510 reviews)
$157+
Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5185 reviews)
$166+
Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, 5403 reviews)
$127+
Etap Belfast
2 stars
Good (7.2, 10040 reviews)
$97+
Travelodge Belfast
3 stars
Good (7.2, 4629 reviews)
$113+

Renting a car in Carrickfergus

Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Carrickfergus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26.

Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Carrickfergus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26.