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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 February
Estimated hotel price
€92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portrush in February
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 6h 05m.

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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 6h 05m.

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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Portrush

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Portrush

KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,135 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,956 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,835 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,603 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,149 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (269 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,165 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,818 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,808 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,513 reviews)
China Southern
Good (103 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (877 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (655 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (271 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,091 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 reviews)
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Where to stay in Portrush

Average rates range from around €129 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €216 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)
€109+
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Bayview Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€235+
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Royal Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€174+
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Inn On The Coast
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€139+
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The Port Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€138+
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Portrush Atlantic Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€122+
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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 €18.60 and €24.80. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Portrush, while also 88% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 €18.60 and €24.80. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Portrush, while also 88% cheaper than other types, on average.

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