Car Rental at Belfast City Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Mini
Kia Picanto or similar
£15.32 per day
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or similar
£23.07 per day
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
£23.79 per day
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai or similar
£40.00 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Intermediate Elite Crossover
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
£32.10 per day
Standard SUV
Ford Kuga or similar
£40.12 per day
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or similar
£61.07 per day
Premium
Mercedes C Class or similar
£66.76 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:25 PM on 6/28/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
£38 per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of town
96 - 112 km/h or 60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
£1.41 per liter or £5.34 per gallon
Lowest gas price
£1.35 per liter or £5.11 per gallon
Highest gas price
£1.50 per liter or £5.68 per gallon
Airport travel guide
One of the up-and-coming travel destinations of Great Britain, Belfast has mostly shed the tumultuous reputation of The Troubles era and reinvented itself as a vibrant, culturally relevant destination. A place of special character, it respects its own maritime and industrial heritage, all the while growing in terms of arts and entertainment. Belfast is also fit to serve as a hub for exploring the rest of Northern Ireland. With that in mind, these are four of the most interesting attractions in and around it:
- Ulster Museum. Not only the largest but also one of the most diverse and interesting in Northern Ireland, the Ulster Museum would be a highlight of any trip to Belfast. From Celtic and Viking artifacts to exhibits on botany and zoology, the latter of which includes a lovely collection of wildlife art, the museum can be explored for hours. The Ulster Museum is in the Botanic Gardens of Belfast, another popular tourist attraction.
- Belfast City Hall. Built in the early 20th century in the Baroque Revival style, Belfast City Hall is not among the oldest buildings in Northern Ireland but is definitely one of the most impressive ones. Located right at the heart of the city, it is home to notable points of interest like the Courtyard of Remembrance and the Titanic Memorial and is notable for its stained glass windows and ornate interior.
- Linen Quarter. Known for the many historical linen warehouses that gave this area of Belfast its name, it is now a hub of restaurants, cultural venues, and hotels. Many of the city’s best-known landmarks, such as the Grand Opera House, Ormeau Baths, St. Malachy’s Church, and Ulster Hall, are also located here. The latter is where Led Zeppelin first played their song Stairway to Heaven live, all the way back in 1971.
- Giant's Causeway. A popular day trip from the capital, the Giant’s Causeway is a 4 mile (6 km) long series of rocks on the northern coast of Northern Ireland. A Unesco World Heritage site, this natural attraction of volcanic origin can get quite busy but is nonetheless worth a visit. A car trip from Belfast will take about an hour.
Top international routes
- London
- Birmingham
- Manchester
- Leeds
- Edinburgh
- Southampton
- Glasgow
- Liverpool
Main airlines
Aer Lingus, British Airways, easyJet, KLM, Loganair, Lufthansa, TUI
Terminals
The single passenger terminal serves all domestic and international flights.
Location
Belfast City Airport is about 5 km (3 mi) from downtown Belfast. Sydenham By-Pass/A2, Lagan Bridge/M3, and A12 are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from £37 per day
- Medium cars - from £23 per day
- Vans - from £67 per day
- Premium cars - from £67 per day
- Small cars - from £15 per day
- SUVs - from £25 per day
Car rental desks
Most are located inside the terminal building. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
You’ll find several restaurants, snack bars, and other eateries in Food Village, which is located in the departures area. There are stores, including gift shops and a duty-free outlet. You’ll also find ATMs, a currency exchange, a lost property office, baby changing facilities, a pharmacy, and a first aid service. The airport is equipped for passengers with reduced mobility.You’ll find several restaurants, snack bars, and other eateries in Food Village, which is located in the departures area. There are stores, including gift shops and a duty-free outlet. You’ll also find ATMs, a currency exchange, a lost property office, baby changing facilities, a pharmacy, and a first aid service. The airport is equipped for passengers with reduced mobility. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
Tesco Petrol Filling Station, located at Knocknagoney Road, Belfast BT4 2PW, can be reached in about four minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations near Belfast City Airport and in the city.
Popular one-way rentals
- Derry (73 miles / 117 km)
- Dublin (109 miles / 175 km)
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- Limerick (231 miles / 372 km)
- Cork (267 miles / 430 km)
- Letterkenny (94 miles / 151 km)
Fact checked by
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Airport info
Belfast City Airport
- IATA: BHD
- ICAO: EGAC
- Name: George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance from city: 1.9 miles / 3 km
Top 20 locations near Belfast City Airport
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Map of car rental locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Belfast City Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Belfast City Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Belfast City Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Belfast City Airport is January — when rental costs average £22.44 per day. This is 37% cheaper than the yearly average and 59% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average £55.24 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.
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.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Belfast City Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in February the average rental period is 5 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Belfast City Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Belfast City Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Belfast City Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in August, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches at Belfast City Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Alamo, Hertz, Enterprise, Avis, National |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Vans |
| Lowest price | £15 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Hertz |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Avis | Vauxhall Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Avis | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Vauxhall Astra | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Nissan Juke | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Kia Picanto | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Hertz | Vauxhall Corsa | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Vauxhall Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
ME
Australia
Nissan Qashqai
12/4/23
Great trip overall visiting friends and family
CS
Netherlands
Vauxhall Corsa
11/1/23
We love Northen Ireland. We spent 10 days travelling around; nature is so wonderful.
MJ
New Zealand
Vauxhall Astra
6/2/23
Went down some very narrow roads expecting a head on. Locals are used to tourists and prepared.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion
7.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
9
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
£37.78
Lowest daily price
£15.32
Total cars available
109
Top 11 suppliers at Belfast City Airport in 2025
+4402890463850
Belfast City Airport, Belfast BT3 9JH
£23 - £83
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 21:00
Tue:
07:30 - 21:00
Wed:
07:30 - 21:00
Thu:
07:30 - 21:00
Fri:
07:30 - 21:00
Sat:
08:00 - 21:00
Sun:
08:00 - 21:00
+4402890098889
Belfast City Airport, Belfast BT3 9JH
£23 - £207
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 21:00
Tue:
07:30 - 21:00
Wed:
07:30 - 21:00
Thu:
07:30 - 21:00
Fri:
07:30 - 21:00
Sat:
08:00 - 21:00
Sun:
08:00 - 21:00
Avis
+4402890731929
Belfast City Airport
£63
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:30
Tue:
07:00 - 21:30
Wed:
07:00 - 21:30
Thu:
07:00 - 21:30
Fri:
07:00 - 21:30
Sat:
07:00 - 21:30
Sun:
07:00 - 21:30
+4402890732451
City Harbour Airport, Belfast BT3 9JH
£15 - £128
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 21:30
Tue:
07:30 - 21:30
Wed:
07:30 - 21:30
Thu:
07:30 - 21:30
Fri:
07:30 - 21:30
Sat:
07:30 - 21:30
Sun:
07:30 - 21:30
Budget
+442890451111
Belfast City Airport
£25
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:30
Tue:
07:00 - 21:30
Wed:
07:00 - 21:30
Thu:
07:00 - 21:30
Fri:
07:00 - 21:30
Sat:
07:00 - 21:30
Sun:
07:00 - 21:30
National
+4402890463850
City Apt, Arrivals Hall, Belfast BT3 9JH
£25 - £91
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 21:00
Tue:
07:30 - 21:00
Wed:
07:30 - 21:00
Thu:
07:30 - 21:00
Fri:
07:30 - 21:00
Sat:
08:00 - 21:00
Sun:
08:00 - 21:00
Thrifty
02890732451
(Harbour A/P)
£25 - £91
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 21:30
Tue:
07:30 - 21:30
Wed:
07:30 - 21:30
Thu:
07:30 - 21:30
Fri:
07:30 - 21:30
Sat:
07:30 - 21:30
Sun:
07:30 - 21:30
Routes Car Rental
+443713843425
Sydenham By-Pass, Belfast BT3 9JH
£25 - £91
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 16:00
Wed:
08:00 - 19:00
Thu:
07:30 - 19:00
Fri:
08:00 - 19:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:00
Sun:
11:00 - 19:00
+443300022666
Belfast City Airport, AP In Terminal, Belfast BT3 9JH, United Kingdom
£25 - £91
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:30
Tue:
07:00 - 21:30
Wed:
07:00 - 21:30
Thu:
07:00 - 21:30
Fri:
07:00 - 21:30
Sat:
07:00 - 21:30
Sun:
07:00 - 21:30
Dollar
02890732451
(Harbour A/P)
£25 - £91
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 21:30
Tue:
07:30 - 21:30
Wed:
07:30 - 21:30
Thu:
07:30 - 21:30
Fri:
07:30 - 21:30
Sat:
07:30 - 21:30
Sun:
07:30 - 21:30
GreenMotion
+4402890731988
Block A Units 1&2, 22 Heron Business Park, Heron Road,
£25 - £91
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 17:00
Tue:
07:30 - 17:00
Wed:
07:30 - 17:00
Thu:
07:30 - 17:00
Fri:
07:30 - 17:00
Sat:
07:30 - 13:00
Sun:
07:30 - 17:00
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