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

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 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, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Belfast departs from Boston and takes around 1h 18m.

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, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Belfast departs from Boston and takes around 1h 18m.

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

Airlines serving Belfast

KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,459 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,608 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,248 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,996 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,690 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,539 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,615 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,383 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,039 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,976 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,554 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,459 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,980 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,921 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Belfast

Most booked hotels in Belfast

Homeport Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 168 reviews)
$213+
Colonial Gables Oceanfront Village
0 stars
Excellent (9.2, 941 reviews)
$156+
Belfast Harbor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 789 reviews)
$134+
Yankee Clipper Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 722 reviews)
$93+
Yardarm Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 409 reviews)
$148+
Seascape Motel & Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 640 reviews)
$185+

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, 9% more expensive than at Rockland Knox County Regional.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50.

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, 9% more expensive than at Rockland Knox County Regional.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50.