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

Portrush travel guide

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You're Going to Love Portrush

With a population of 6,684, Portrush 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 Portrush to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Portrush

Portrush in January
Estimated hotel price
€92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portrush in January
Estimated hotel price
€92
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Portrush

Plane

Although Portrush doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 66 km from Portrush. The shortest flight to Portrush from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

The train station in Portrush is called Portrush, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Portrush is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 232 km from Portrush. You’ll find branches of Budget and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Portrush doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 66 km from Portrush. The shortest flight to Portrush from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

The train station in Portrush is called Portrush, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Portrush is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 232 km from Portrush. You’ll find branches of Budget and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Portrush

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Portrush

KLM
Good (1,426 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,211 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,635 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,384 reviews)
China Southern
Good (120 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,848 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,044 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (178 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in Portrush

Average rates range from around €109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €193 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portrush

Most booked hotels in Portrush

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North Coast Motel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
€77+
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Bayview Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
€199+
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Royal Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€117+
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Inn On The Coast
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€62+
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Causeway Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€91+
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The Port Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€95+
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Hiring a car in Portrush

Expect to pay €1.55 per litre in Portrush (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.50 and €24.67.

Expect to pay €1.55 per litre in Portrush (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.50 and €24.67.