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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 February
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Belfast in February
Estimated hotel price
$112
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, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Belfast departs from Tampa and takes around 3h 22m.

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.

Bus

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. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Belfast departs from Tampa and takes around 3h 22m.

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.

Bus

Belfast’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

Airports near Belfast

PWMPortland
BGRBangor
BHBBar Harbor

Airlines serving Belfast

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,402 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,561 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,196 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,491 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,928 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,207 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,503 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,775 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,203 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,549 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)
$144+
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Belfast Harbor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 727 reviews)
$132+
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Colonial Gables Oceanfront Village
2 stars
Excellent (9, 919 reviews)
$143+
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Yankee Clipper Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 690 reviews)
$105+
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Yardarm Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 403 reviews)
$125+
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Fireside Inn, Ocean's Edge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 872 reviews)
$134+
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Renting a car in Belfast

Renting a car in Belfast costs $117 per day, on average, or $235 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, 28% more expensive than at Bangor.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05.

Renting a car in Belfast costs $117 per day, on average, or $235 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, 28% more expensive than at Bangor.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05.

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