Introduction
Where to eat
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.

Where to Eat in Bangor

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Jamaica Inn (188 Seacliff Road) and Yaks Nepalese & Indian Contemporary Restaurant (48 Abbey Street) are great picks.

When to visit Bangor

Bangor in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 369
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bangor in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 369
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 Manchester, which is about 259 km from Bangor. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Sixt, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bangor, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Bangor takes 523 km and will cost you around RM 601. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about RM 545 for a journey of 764 km.

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 Manchester, which is about 259 km from Bangor. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Sixt, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bangor, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Bangor takes 523 km and will cost you around RM 601. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about RM 545 for a journey of 764 km.

Airports near Bangor

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Bangor

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,461 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bangor

Average rates range from around RM 475 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 679 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bangor

Most booked hotels in Bangor

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 961+
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Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 649+
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Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 568+
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Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 485+
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Travelodge Belfast
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
RM 404+
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ibis budget Belfast City Centre
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
RM 363+
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Hiring a car in Bangor

Expect to pay RM 7.53 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 RM 90.34 and RM 120.45. The most frequently booked car type in Bangor is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 7.53 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 RM 90.34 and RM 120.45. The most frequently booked car type in Bangor is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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