Hillsborough travel guide

Hillsborough Tourism | Hillsborough Guide

You're Going to Love Hillsborough

With a population of 3.872, Hillsborough is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Hillsborough deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Hillsborough

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Hillside (21 Main Street) and The Pheasant (410 Upper Ballynahinch Road) are great picks.

How to Get to Hillsborough

Plane

When flying to Hillsborough, you’ll arrive at Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 23 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hillsborough is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 274 km from Hillsborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hillsborough, including National Express, Bus and Aircoach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Hillsborough takes 177 km and will cost you around £10. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £94 for a journey of 523 km.

Plane

When flying to Hillsborough, you’ll arrive at Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 23 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hillsborough is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 274 km from Hillsborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hillsborough, including National Express, Bus and Aircoach. From Dublin, the bus ride to Hillsborough takes 177 km and will cost you around £10. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £94 for a journey of 523 km.

Airports near Hillsborough

Airlines serving Hillsborough

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,540 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (185 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (963 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,433 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,792 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (504 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hillsborough

Average rates range from around £102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £99 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hillsborough

Most booked hotels in Hillsborough

Drum Manor
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£98+
Ballyrobin Country Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£93+
Dunsilly Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£107+
Dunadry Hotel And Gardens
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£140+
Maldron Hotel Belfast Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£147+
Holiday Inn Express Antrim, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£118+

Hiring a car in Hillsborough

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Hillsborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Hillsborough is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Hillsborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Hillsborough is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.