Carrickfergus travel guide
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You're Going to Love Carrickfergus
With a population of 29 208, Carrickfergus is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Where to Eat in Carrickfergus
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fuzzy Beak (1 Slaughterford Rd) and Ownies Bar & Bistro (16-18 Joymount) are great picks.
When to visit Carrickfergus
How to Get to Carrickfergus
Plane
When flying to Carrickfergus, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 13 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Carrickfergus is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 214 km from Carrickfergus. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carrickfergus, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Carrickfergus takes 523 km and will cost you around RM 438. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about RM 537 for a journey of 764 km.
Airlines serving Carrickfergus
Where to stay in popular areas of Carrickfergus
Most booked hotels in Carrickfergus
Hiring a car in Carrickfergus
Expect to pay RM 7.79 per litre in Carrickfergus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 93.37 and RM 124.49. The most frequently booked car type in Carrickfergus is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.