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

Bangor travel guide

Bangor Tourism | Bangor Guide

You're Going to Love Bangor

With a population of 60,385, Bangor is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bangor to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Bangor

Multi Award winning Gift/Lifestyle Shop
Shopping•Local

When to visit Bangor

Bangor in January
Estimated hotel price
€73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bangor in January
Estimated hotel price
€73
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bangor

Plane

When flying to Bangor, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 132 miles from Bangor. You’ll find branches of Budget and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Bangor, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 132 miles from Bangor. You’ll find branches of Budget and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Bangor

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Bangor

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,213 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,638 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,386 reviews)
China Southern
Good (121 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,848 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,043 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (178 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Bangor

Average rates range from around €105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €164 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bangor

Most booked hotels in Bangor

See all
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€152+
View
Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€90+
View
Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€122+
View
Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€66+
View
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€89+
View
ibis budget Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€49+
View

Hiring a car in Bangor

Expect to pay €1.54 per litre in Bangor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.44 and €24.59.

Expect to pay €1.54 per litre in Bangor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.44 and €24.59.