Carrickfergus travel guide

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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Carrickfergus to see all of its attractions.

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 Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Carrickfergus takes 120 miles and will cost you around $14. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $110 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 Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Carrickfergus takes 120 miles and will cost you around $14. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 325 miles.

Airports near Carrickfergus

Airlines serving Carrickfergus

Lufthansa
Good (4,683 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (189 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (755 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,433 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,395 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (554 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,774 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (493 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (164 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (102 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (15 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, 6047 reviews)
$165+
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5634 reviews)
$150+
Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5142 reviews)
$163+
Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 5372 reviews)
$125+
Etap Belfast
2 stars
Good (7.2, 10124 reviews)
$88+
Travelodge Belfast
3 stars
Good (7.2, 4703 reviews)
$113+

Renting a car in Carrickfergus

Expect to pay $7.19 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 $86.31 and $115.08.

Expect to pay $7.19 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 $86.31 and $115.08.