Portrush travel guide

Portrush Tourism | Portrush Guide

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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Portrush has to offer.

Where to Eat in Portrush

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Quays Bar & Restaurant (61-63 Eglinton St) and The Tides Restaurant (21 Ballyreagh Road) are great picks.

When to visit Portrush

Portrush in February
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portrush in February
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Portrush

Plane

Although Portrush doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Londonderry Eglinton (LDY), which is located 37 km from Portrush.

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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Portrush doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Londonderry Eglinton (LDY), which is located 37 km from Portrush.

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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Portrush

Airlines serving Portrush

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,617 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,581 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (774 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (961 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,446 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,443 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,791 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (504 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in Portrush

Average rates range from around $217 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $218 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portrush

Most booked hotels in Portrush

North Coast Motel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$154+
Royal Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$339+
Inn On The Coast
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$207+
Adelphi Portrush
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$237+
Causeway Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$327+
The Port Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$196+

Hiring a car in Portrush

Expect to pay $2.83 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 $33.93 and $45.24. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Portrush, while also 12% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.83 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 $33.93 and $45.24. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Portrush, while also 12% cheaper than other types, on average.