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

Belfast travel guide

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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 May
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Belfast in May
Estimated hotel price
$136
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. The shortest domestic flight to Belfast departs from Boston and takes around 1h 20m.

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 Turo and Movly, 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. The shortest domestic flight to Belfast departs from Boston and takes around 1h 20m.

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 Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

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

Airports near Belfast

AUGAugusta
PWMPortland
BGRBangor

Airlines serving Belfast

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,084 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,513 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,600 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,417 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,085 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,476 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,649 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,183 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,646 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Belfast

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Homeport Historic Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 172 reviews)
$177+
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Belfast Harbor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 708 reviews)
$119+
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Colonial Gables Oceanfront Village
2 stars
Excellent (9, 919 reviews)
$194+
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Yankee Clipper Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 679 reviews)
$113+
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Captain Nickels Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 131 reviews)
$323+
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Yardarm Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 403 reviews)
$156+
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Renting a car in Belfast

Renting a car in Belfast costs $42 per day, on average, or $85 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Belfast.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Renting a car in Belfast costs $42 per day, on average, or $85 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Belfast.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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