Newcastle travel guide

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You're Going to Love Newcastle

With a population of 7.444, Newcastle 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 Newcastle to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Newcastle

If you’re looking for affordable options, artisan @ The Biscuit Factory (Biscuit Factory, Stoddart Street) and Graphite (67 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Newcastle

Newcastle in July
Estimated hotel price
€114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle in July
Estimated hotel price
€114
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Newcastle

Plane

Although Newcastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 45 km from Newcastle.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 258 km from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newcastle, including National Express, Bus and Busbud. From Dublin, the bus ride to Newcastle takes 177 km and will cost you around €24. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about €100 for a journey of 523 km.

Plane

Although Newcastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 45 km from Newcastle.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 258 km from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newcastle, including National Express, Bus and Busbud. From Dublin, the bus ride to Newcastle takes 177 km and will cost you around €24. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about €100 for a journey of 523 km.

Airports near Newcastle

Airlines serving Newcastle

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,603 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (778 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,446 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (955 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (541 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,450 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,776 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (513 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (96 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newcastle

From 5-star hotels such as the Slieve Donard to great affordable options like the Cherryhill Lodge, Newcastle offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €180 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newcastle

Hiring a car in Newcastle

Expect to pay €1.74 per litre in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.83 and €27.77. The most frequently booked car type in Newcastle is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.74 per litre in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.83 and €27.77. The most frequently booked car type in Newcastle is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.