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