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 May
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Belfast in May
Estimated hotel price
$147
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 15m.

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 Getaround and Dollar, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Concord Coach Lines operates bus routes to Belfast. 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 15m.

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 Getaround and Dollar, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Concord Coach Lines operates bus routes to Belfast. Belfast’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

Airports near Belfast

Airlines serving Belfast

KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,835 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,553 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,097 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,423 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,906 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,514 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,580 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,037 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,903 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,450 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,980 reviews)
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Where to stay in Belfast

Average rates range from around $196 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $480 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Belfast

Most booked hotels in Belfast

Seascape Motel & Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 488 reviews)
$174+
Belfast Harbor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 571 reviews)
$162+
Yankee Clipper Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 402 reviews)
$119+
Captain Nickels Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 20 reviews)
$318+
Colonial Gables Oceanfront Village
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 32 reviews)
$178+
Fireside Inn & Suites - Belfast
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 730 reviews)
$154+

Renting a car in Belfast

Renting a car in Belfast costs $63 per day, on average, or $125 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Belfast.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36.

Renting a car in Belfast costs $63 per day, on average, or $125 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Belfast.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36.