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How to get there
Where to stay
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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, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Belfast departs from Tampa and takes around 3h 11m.

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, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Belfast departs from Tampa and takes around 3h 11m.

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 (1,559 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,474 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,509 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,112 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,478 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,505 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,368 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,583 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,038 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,811 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,537 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,980 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,471 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,903 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Belfast

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Homeport Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 172 reviews)
$205+
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Belfast Harbor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 761 reviews)
$185+
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Colonial Gables Oceanfront Village
2 stars
Excellent (9, 913 reviews)
$164+
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Yankee Clipper Motel (lark)
2 stars
Excellent (9, 705 reviews)
$139+
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Seascape Motel & Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 636 reviews)
$181+
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Yardarm Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 404 reviews)
$167+
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Renting a car in Belfast

Renting a car in Belfast costs $140 per day, on average, or $280 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, 25% more expensive than at Bangor.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

Renting a car in Belfast costs $140 per day, on average, or $280 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, 25% more expensive than at Bangor.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

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