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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bangor has to offer.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bangor in February
Estimated hotel price
$102
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 7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 136 miles from Bangor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bangor, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Bangor takes 150 miles and will cost you around $26. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $99 for a journey of 325 miles.

Plane

When flying to Bangor, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Bangor is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 136 miles from Bangor. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bangor, including National Express, Bus and Hannon Coach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Bangor takes 150 miles and will cost you around $26. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $99 for a journey of 325 miles.

Airports near Bangor

Airlines serving Bangor

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (188 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (743 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (33 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,428 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,392 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (551 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,761 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (490 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (164 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (102 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bangor

Average rates range from around $119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $159 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bangor

Most booked hotels in Bangor

Shelleven Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 302 reviews)
$107+
Clandeboye Lodge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 790 reviews)
$205+
The Old Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 521 reviews)
$224+
Astala Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 305 reviews)
$98+
Europa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 6041 reviews)
$175+
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5660 reviews)
$149+

Renting a car in Bangor

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Bangor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Bangor is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Crossover or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Bangor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Bangor is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Crossover or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.