Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Belfast travel guide

Belfast Tourism | Belfast Guide

You're Going to Love Belfast

With a population of 6,668, Belfast is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Belfast deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Belfast

Belfast in April
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Belfast in April
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Belfast in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Belfast, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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How to Get to Belfast

Plane

Although Belfast doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bangor (BGR), which is located 28 miles from Belfast. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Belfast departs from Tampa and takes around 3h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Belfast is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 176 miles from Belfast. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Belfast’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

Plane

Although Belfast doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bangor (BGR), which is located 28 miles from Belfast. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Belfast departs from Tampa and takes around 3h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Belfast is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 176 miles from Belfast. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Turo, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Belfast’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

Airports near Belfast

Airlines serving Belfast

KLM
Good (1,475 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,313 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,266 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,452 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,720 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,828 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,170 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,091 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,909 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,483 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,503 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,205 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,916 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,742 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,563 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Belfast

Most booked hotels in Belfast

Homeport Historic Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 172 reviews)
$139+
Belfast Harbor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 715 reviews)
$140+
Colonial Gables Oceanfront Village
2 stars
Excellent (9, 919 reviews)
$149+
Yankee Clipper Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 688 reviews)
$102+
Captain Nickels Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 131 reviews)
$323+
Yardarm Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 403 reviews)
$125+

Renting a car in Belfast

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Belfast (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Belfast (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17.