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

Newcastle travel guide

Newcastle Tourism | Newcastle Guide

You're Going to Love Newcastle

With a population of 7,444, Newcastle is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Newcastle

If you’re looking for affordable options, artisan @ The Biscuit Factory (Biscuit Factory, Stoddart Street) and Graphite (67 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Newcastle

Newcastle in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 879
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newcastle in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 879
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Newcastle

Plane

Although Newcastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 28 miles from Newcastle.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 157 miles from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Sixt, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newcastle, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Newcastle takes 325 miles and will cost you around RM 601. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about RM 545 for a journey of 475 miles.

Plane

Although Newcastle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 28 miles from Newcastle.

Car

Another option to get to Newcastle is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 157 miles from Newcastle. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Sixt, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newcastle, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Newcastle takes 325 miles and will cost you around RM 601. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about RM 545 for a journey of 475 miles.

Airports near Newcastle

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
BFSBelfast Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Newcastle

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,930 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,459 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 Newcastle

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 687 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 844 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newcastle

Hiring a car in Newcastle

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

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

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