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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 March
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Belfast in March
Estimated hotel price
$105
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, Air France and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Belfast departs from Raleigh and takes around 2h 13m.

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.

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, Air France and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Belfast departs from Raleigh and takes around 2h 13m.

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.

Airports near Belfast

PWMPortland
BGRBangor
BHBBar Harbor

Airlines serving Belfast

KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,420 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,610 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,865 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,840 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,226 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,454 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,286 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,987 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,549 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,546 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,534 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,939 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,490 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,841 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 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)
$183+
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Belfast Harbor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 727 reviews)
$195+
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Colonial Gables Oceanfront Village
2 stars
Excellent (9, 917 reviews)
$156+
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Yankee Clipper Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 691 reviews)
$134+
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Yardarm Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 403 reviews)
$125+
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Seascape Motel & Cottages
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 619 reviews)
$167+
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Renting a car in Belfast

Renting a car in Belfast costs $125 per day, on average, or $251 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Bangor.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47.

Renting a car in Belfast costs $125 per day, on average, or $251 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Bangor.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47.

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