Car Rental at Belfast International Airport

Cheapest car rental rates
Kia Picanto
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Vauxhall Astra
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen T-Roc
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Nissan Qashqai
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Opel Corsa
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Up
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Fiat 500
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Hyundai i10
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Hyundai i10
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Polo
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Vauxhall Corsa
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Citroen C3
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Ceed
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Renault Captur
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Ceed
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota C-HR
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Skoda Scala
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Peugeot 2008
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Ceed
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Skoda Octavia
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Stonic
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Optima
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Vauxhall Corsa
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Sportage
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Peugeot 2008
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Skoda Scala
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Focus
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Skoda Octavia
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Aygo
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Sportage
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Vauxhall Corsa
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


MG 5 STW
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Kuga
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Skoda Octavia
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


MG ZS
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Mercedes-Benz C-Class
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Aygo
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Aygo
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Jeep Compass
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Focus
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Vauxhall Corsa
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Opel Corsa
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Nissan Qashqai
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Nissan Juke
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Sportage
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Vauxhall Corsa
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Focus
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Focus
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Nissan Juke
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Nissan Juke
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Why book with us?




- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Belfast International Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Belfast International Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Belfast International Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 13 suppliers at Belfast International Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

An up-and-coming destination, Belfast is undoubtedly one of the most interesting cities in the United Kingdom. That being said, no visit to Northern Ireland is complete without exploring its fascinating nature and history, so the capital can also be used as a hub for shorter and longer-distance trips around this unique part of the UK. These are four of the best day trips from Belfast:
- The Mourne Mountains. Located in the very southeast of Northern Ireland, the Mourne Mountains is a lovely area. Those looking to reach a milestone can climb Slieve Donard — the highest mountain in Northern Ireland — and enjoy the view of the Irish Sea below. There are also many hiking trails that take you through valleys, along the Mourne Wall and past Celtic sites that date back millennia. Newcastle, the main town of the area, is only about an hour’s drive south of Belfast.
- Derry. The second city of Northern Ireland has plenty to offer in terms of architecture, history, and character. Derry is best known for the 17th-century city walls that survive intact to this day; many of Derry's landmarks like St. Columb’s Cathedral are located inside the walled city. Other attractions include the Bogside area and the museum of Free Derry which attempts to explain the recent and still very fresh and sensitive Northern Irish conflict (The Troubles), the Peace Bridge, and the 6th-century Grianan Fort. The drive between Belfast and Derry takes about 90 minutes.
- Bangor. Although some treat it as a suburb of Belfast, the coastal town of Bangor is much more than that, and you could do worse than spend a relaxing day exploring it. A former resort, it is known for its beautiful Marina, but also a number of city beaches, Bangor Abbey, North Downs Museum of local history, and the Copeland Bird Observatory which’s on a nearby island which you can reach with a boat from the Donaghadee Port (it’s not possible to take a car along on this trip, though). The drive between Bangor and Belfast takes only about 30 minutes.
- Armagh. Known as the capital of both the Anglican and the Catholic churches of Northern Ireland, Armagh is known for its religious and social importance and, naturally, its many beautiful churches. There are other attractions, too, not least the County Museum documenting local folklore and art, as well as the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium. A car trip southwest of Belfast takes only about 50 minutes.
Top international routes
- London
- Edinburgh
- Manchester
- Liverpool
- Birmingham
- Palma de Mallorca
- Bristol
- Glasgow
Main airlines
easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, TUI, Eastern Airways
Terminals
The single airport terminal serves all domestic and international flights.
Location
Belfast International Airport is about 21 km (13 mi) northwest of downtown Belfast. Motorways A57, M2, and A12 are the main roads connecting the airport to the city. Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, is just 180 km (112 mi) from Belfast International Airport.
Most popular types of rental car
- Small cars - from $13 per day
- Medium cars - from $16 per day
- SUVs - from $19 per day
- Large cars - from $24 per day
- Premium cars - from $59 per day
- Station wagons - from $35 per day
- Vans - from $41 per day
Car rental desks
Most are located in the arrivals hall.
Services and facilities
You’ll find coffee shops, bars, and full-service restaurants. Food Village is located post-security and hosts many fast food restaurants. There are many shops, including newsstands, a bookstore, and duty-free outlets for passengers leaving the EU. Belfast International Airport also has ATMs, two currency exchanges, a pharmacy, baby changing facilities, a children’s play room, a contemplation room, and an observation deck. The airport facilities are well equipped for travelers with reduced mobility, and there are porters ready to assist with baggage. Some airport staff are trained in basic sign language. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
Emo Express gas station, located at Airport Road, Aldergrove, Crumlin BT29 4ZR, can be reached in about three minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations near the airport and on the way to Belfast.
Popular one-way rentals
- Dublin (180 km / 112 mi)
- Edinburgh (301 km / 187 mi)
- Galway (380 km / 236 mi)
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Airport info
Top 20 locations near Belfast International Airport
- Belfast Balmoralfrom $28.52 per day18.9 km / 11.74 miles away
- Belfast (Downtown)from $26.50 per day19.3 km / 11.99 miles away
- Lisburn (Downtown)from $32.11 per day19.5 km / 12.12 miles away
- Belfast Central Railway stationfrom $21.67 per day20.4 km / 12.68 miles away
- Belfast Cruise Portfrom $45.49 per day21.9 km / 13.61 miles away
- George Best Belfast City Airportfrom $21.11 per day22.5 km / 13.98 miles away
- Portadown (Downtown)from $35.51 per day27.3 km / 16.96 miles away
- Derry Airportfrom $21.11 per day74.1 km / 46.04 miles away
- Londonderry Maydownfrom $32.63 per day77.6 km / 48.22 miles away
- Isle of Man Airportfrom $101.73 per day121.3 km / 75.37 miles away
- Isle of Man Douglas Portfrom $101.73 per day126.1 km / 78.35 miles away
- Ayr (Downtown)from $31.13 per day137.5 km / 85.44 miles away
- Prestwick Airportfrom $35.93 per day140.4 km / 87.24 miles away
- Kilmarnock (Downtown)from $28.28 per day152.2 km / 94.57 miles away
- Whitehaven (Downtown)from $51.86 per day169.5 km / 105.32 miles away
- Paisley (Downtown)from $31.12 per day174.3 km / 108.3 miles away
- Glasgow Airportfrom $20.49 per day176 km / 109.36 miles away
- Glasgow Hillparkfrom $53.28 per day177 km / 109.98 miles away
- East Kilbride (Downtown)from $31.23 per day178.3 km / 110.79 miles away
- Glasgow Scotstounhillfrom $31.26 per day180.2 km / 111.97 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
When to book at Belfast International Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Belfast International Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Belfast International Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price $24 | A good deal $31 | Cheapest supplier Drivalia | Cheapest car type Small cars |
$20
in January
$24
in February
$24
in March
$43
in April
$41
in May
$51
in June
$77
in July
$57
in August
$35
in September
$29
in October
$23
in November
$38
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Belfast International Airport is January — when rental costs average $20.02 per day. This is 18% cheaper than the yearly average and 74% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $76.82 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Belfast International Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Belfast International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in October, while they are least likely to rent in in April.
0.9 times in January
1.3 times in February
0.8 times in March
0.6 times in April
0.8 times in May
0.9 times in June
Same as average in July
Same as average in August
1.2 times in September
1.6 times in October
Same as average in November
1.1 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Belfast International Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in March the average rental period is 6 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 4 days.
5 days in January
5 days in February
6 days in March
4 days in April
5 days in May
5 days in June
5 days in July
5 days in August
5 days in September
4 days in October
4 days in November
6 days in December
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Drivalia, Keddy, Budget, Enterprise, Alamo |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $13 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Drivalia |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivalia | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Drivalia | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Drivalia | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Drivalia | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Budget | Hyundai i10 | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Keddy | Jeep Avenger | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Drivalia | Volkswagen Up | 2 | 1 | Small car |
| Goldcar | Vauxhall Crossland | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Alamo | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Keddy | Skoda Fabia | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Belfast International Airport
Car rental statistics
Top 13 suppliers at Belfast International Airport in 2026







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