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Car hire at Belfast international airport
Hiring a car from Belfast international airport
Belfast is a city steeped in history with plenty of cultural attractions. Make the most of your stay by hiring a car at the George Best Belfast City airport. Book car hire Belfast City airport
Why hire a car at Belfast international airport?
Having been cooped up on a plane you might want to give Belfast's buses and trains a wide berth - public transport can get crowded, especially during rush hours. Pick up your hire car at the airport and continue your trip in comfort and at your own pace.
That all-important first mile:
driving out of Belfast international airport?
It couldn't be simpler - standard UK driving rules apply so keep to the left-hand side of the road and don't break the 75mph speed limit. Situated minutes from the A2, the airport offers easy access to the city centre and destinations across Northern Ireland.
Belfast international airport Q&A
Where are the car hire desks?
Car hire desks are situated adjacent to the terminal building.
What should I buy at duty free?
One word. Whiskey. Take advantage of the airport's newly opened duty-free shop to purchase a range of fine Irish whiskies that will impress any connoisseur.
Are there any cashpoints?
There are two ATMs located on the main concourse, and one in the departures lounge on the first floor.
Where's the best place to eat?
As you'd expect from an airport named after Belfast-born footballer George Best, there are some good bars. Try Bushmills in the departures lounge for a selection of malt and blended whiskies and hearty Irish pub food. Want to board the plane with a clear head? There are a number of coffee shops throughout the terminal building.
The secret tip
Find out what's hot and what's not just minutes after you touchdown with a visit to the tourist information centre in the arrivals hall - staff here can assist with sightseeing itineraries and book tickets for major events and festivals.
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The big draw: Belfast international airport
Distance: 4 miles
Make like a culture vulture during the day and visit the city's museums - from the Ulster Transport Museum to Fernhill House, which charts Belfast's fascinating social history. Relax in the botanic gardens, spot tigers, lemurs and meerkats at the zoo, wander around the castle and check out the impressive Grand Opera House.
Belfast international airport
the gateway to...
Armagh Observatory
Distance: 44 miles
Fancy yourself as an astronaut? Get to grips with our solar system as you run around an inventive scale model of the universe in Astropark, or lie back and learn about the wonders of the night sky at the planetarium.
Giant's Causeway
Distance: 65 miles
Make like the legendary Finn McCool and stomp all over this world-famous natural phenomenon - 40,000 hexagonal basalt pillars can be your very own giant's playground for the day.
Carrickfergus
Distance: 14 miles
Carrickfergus in County Antrim is one of the oldest towns in Northern Ireland, and its impressive medieval fortress sits on the shores of Belfast Lough to this day. The coastal town is also the perfect place to tuck into local oysters.
5 to see in town...
1. Belfast City
Belfast makes a great destination for a city break. Quality shopping, restaurants and venues for arts, music and sporting events are all within easy driving distance of one another. The boot of your hire car will be big enough for your luggage and all your shopping, making it easy to see and do it all.
where to park?
Belfast makes a great destination for a city break. Quality shopping, restaurants and venues for arts, music and sporting events are all within easy driving distance of one another. The boot of your hire car will be big enough for your luggage and all your shopping, making it easy to see and do it all.
2. Lough Neagh
If the city’s not your thing, then head out to Lough Neagh for some rural Northern Irish country and hospitality. The towns that border this freshwater lake, the largest in Northern Ireland, offer visitors a warm welcome and there are plenty of opportunities to hire equipment and get out onto the water.
where to park?
The shores of the Lough are less than 5 miles from the airport. Once you reach them, you can park at any of the allocated places around the perimeter.
3.Slemish Mountain
If you, like many holidaymakers, like to take on a challenge and get the blood pumping then a climb up Slemish Mountain could be just what you’re looking for. The site is actually a volcanic plug, a place of pilgrimage and reaching the top means a thigh-busting climb of 1500ft. The views from the top make it totally worthwhile; just don’t leave your camera in the car rental.
where to park?
Free car parking is available at the foot of the mountain.
4.The Buttermarket, Enniskillen
This unique shopping destination means that you can buy original, one-off pieces of hand crafted pottery, jewellery, textiles, or a number of other crafts in a beautiful setting. Located in converted barns in the island town of Enniskillen, this is a relaxed way to spend an afternoon. If you don’t like crafts, they’ve got coffee and cake.
where to park?
Parking is available onsite.
5.Beaghmore Stone Circles, Cookstown
Can you solve the riddle of Beaghmore? This collection of stones which date back to the early Bronze Age form a circle; the purpose or cause of which has been debated among archaeologists since their discovery in the 1940’s.
where to park?
Leave the airport and follow signs for the A26. At the junction, turn left onto the A6 and stay on this road until you’ve passed Castledawson. Branch left onto the A31, go straight over onto the A29 and follow signs for Beaghmore from there.
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