With a population of 6.684, Portrush is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Portrush to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Quays Bar & Restaurant (61-63 Eglinton St) and The Tides Restaurant (21 Ballyreagh Road) are great picks.
Although Portrush doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Londonderry Eglinton (LDY), which is located 37 km from Portrush. Londonderry Eglinton is the most popular, with regular flights from Loganair, easyJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Portrush departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.
The train station in Portrush is called Portrush, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Portrush is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 232 km from Portrush. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.
Average rates range from around £121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £132 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Portrush costs £27 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Portrush.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Portrush (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 Portrush is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.