Belfast car rental
Getting to and from Belfast:
Belfast International Airport is situated 29km (18 miles) to the north west of Belfast. If travelling from Belfast City, take the M2 northbound and turn off at Junction 5. Then take the A57 for 7 miles until you reach the airport. If you're driving from the south and west, follow the M2 motorway northbound and exit at the Moira junction. You can then proceed via the A26 and take Nutts corner to Belfast International Airport. Belfast car rental companies are situated in the arrivals hall of the airport.
Eating Out in Belfast:
Belfast offers a wide choice of places to eat to suit all tastes and budgets. Restaurants pride themselves on offering top quality food and award-winning dining experiences. Visitors to the city should take advantage of Belfast car rental and spend some time checking out all the city has to offer before selecting a restaurant. With everything from good old-fashioned pub grub to Indian, Italian, French and Chinese cuisine, there's always plenty to choose from in Belfast.
Things to See/Do in Belfast:
Belfast is located at the mouth of the River Lagan on the Antrim Coast. Most of the city as we know it today, grew from the 17th century influx of English and Scottish settlers. The port city came into its own during the Industrial revolution and led the way in terms of linen, shipbuilding and rope-making industries. Most famously, it was where Harland and Wolff built the Titanic and the historic shipyard can still be visited to this day.
Over the past century, the city experienced some tough times, especially during the Troubles. Remainders of the Troubles can still be seen on murals on the Falls Road and Shankhill Road, while the city's Europa Hotel has earned something of a reputation for being the most bombed hotel in Europe. It was targeted 27 times during the Troubles. Other popular tourist draws include the Ulster Museum, The Grand Opera House, the Linen Hall Library, the Botanical Gardens and the Odyssey Arena.
Hotels/Accommodation in Belfast:
Belfast is famous for its warm welcomes and nowhere is this more evident than in its hospitality industry. The city offers a good range of centrally located hotels but if these prove too expensive, you'll find a good range of hotels located just a few minutes from the centre of things which are easily accessible with Belfast car rental.
Day Trips from Belfast
Once you've seen everything that Belfast has to offer, head North to the Antrim Coast and enjoy the beautiful spectacle of the Giant's Causeway. The unusual geometric basalt columns are considered by many to be the Eighth Wonder of the World and are well worth a visit. From the Causeway, travel south to Sligo and spend some time exploring the home of poet W.B. Yeats. Continue driving south until you reach Connemara National Park. This park is home to thousands of protected birds, a dramatic mountainous countryside and infinite bogland, making it the perfect landscape for hiking.
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