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

Bangor travel guide

Bangor Tourism | Bangor Guide

You're Going to Love Bangor

With a population of 60.385, Bangor 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 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bangor has to offer.

When to visit Bangor

Bangor in November
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bangor in November
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bangor

Plane

When flying to Bangor, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 14 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 213 km from Bangor. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Bangor, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 14 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 213 km from Bangor. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Bangor

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Bangor

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,218 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,653 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,394 reviews)
China Southern
Good (122 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,850 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,050 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (178 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bangor

Average rates range from around $150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $359 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bangor

Most booked hotels in Bangor

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Shelleven Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$159+
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Clandeboye Lodge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$309+
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The Old Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$339+
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The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$264+
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Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$150+
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Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$215+
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Hiring a car in Bangor

Expect to pay $2.72 per litre in Bangor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.63 and $43.50.

Expect to pay $2.72 per litre in Bangor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.63 and $43.50.