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.

Activities & attractions in Bangor

Where to Eat in Bangor

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Stables (1 Donaghadee Road) and Paradise (43 Main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Bangor

Bangor in December
Estimated hotel price
€83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bangor in December
Estimated hotel price
€83
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 11 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 219 km from Bangor. You’ll find branches of INTERRENT and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bangor, including National Express, Bus and Aircoach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Bangor takes 177 km and will cost you around €20. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about €104 for a journey of 523 km.

Plane

When flying to Bangor, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 11 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 219 km from Bangor. You’ll find branches of INTERRENT and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bangor, including National Express, Bus and Aircoach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Bangor takes 177 km and will cost you around €20. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about €104 for a journey of 523 km.

Airlines serving Bangor

Lufthansa
Good (4,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (759 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,474 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,820 reviews)
Air France
Good (898 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,411 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,472 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (149 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,390 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (883 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (749 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,376 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (456 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,548 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (532 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (127 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (77 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (13 reviews)
Neos Air
Excellent (33 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bangor

Average rates range from around €116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €128 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bangor

Most booked hotels in Bangor

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€163+
Europa Hotel
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€99+
Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€87+
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€82+
Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€82+
Etap Belfast
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€61+

Hiring a car in Bangor

Expect to pay €1.75 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 €20.92 and €27.89. The most frequently booked car type in Bangor is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Kamiq or similar) is, on average, 8% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.75 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 €20.92 and €27.89. The most frequently booked car type in Bangor is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Kamiq or similar) is, on average, 8% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.