With a population of 7,444, Newcastle is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
If you’re looking for affordable options, artisan @ The Biscuit Factory (Biscuit Factory, Stoddart Street) and Graphite (67 Main St) are great picks.
Although Newcastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 45 km from Newcastle.
Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 258 km from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newcastle, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Newcastle takes 177 km and will cost you around RM 91. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about RM 454 for a journey of 523 km.
From 5-star hotels such as the Slieve Donard to great affordable options like the Cherryhill Lodge, Newcastle offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 664 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 936 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay RM 8.84 per litre in Newcastle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 106.01 and RM 141.34. The most frequently booked car type in Newcastle is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.