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 Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 41 miles from Portrush.

Train

The train station in Portrush is called Portrush, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Portrush is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 144 miles from Portrush. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Portrush.

Plane

Although Portrush doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 41 miles from Portrush.

Train

The train station in Portrush is called Portrush, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Portrush is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 144 miles from Portrush. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Portrush.

Airports near Portrush

Airlines serving Portrush

Lufthansa
Good (4,659 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,484 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (182 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,451 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (544 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,451 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,784 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (511 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 $206 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $213 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portrush

Most booked hotels in Portrush

Beaches B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$153+
Royal Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$218+
Inn On The Coast
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$190+
Adelphi Portrush
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$245+
Causeway Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$307+
The Port Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$194+

Hiring a car in Portrush

Expect to pay $2.82 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 $33.77 and $45.02. 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 $2.82 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 $33.77 and $45.02. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Portrush, while also 12% cheaper than other types, on average.