Car Rental at Belfast City Airport

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George Best Belfast City Airport, Belfast, United Kingdom
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Belfast City Airport
Economy
Opel Corsa or similar
Opel Corsa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Routes Car Rental
$24.75 / per day
Belfast City Airport
Mini
Toyota Aygo or similar
Toyota Aygo
  • 4
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avis
$24.76 / per day
Belfast City Airport
Intermediate
Skoda Octavia or similar
Skoda Octavia
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • Man.
Budget
$36.20 / per day
Belfast City Airport
Compact
Vauxhall Astra or similar
Vauxhall Astra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$36.85 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Belfast City Airport
Standard
Vauxhall Insignia or similar
Vauxhall Insignia
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$57.52 / per day
Belfast City Airport
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or similar
Mercedes Benz A Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
$31.11 / per day
Belfast City Airport
Premium
Mercedes C Class or similar
Mercedes C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$81.58 / per day
Belfast City Airport
Luxury
Mercedes Benz E Class or similar
Mercedes Benz E Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$136.92 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 13:16 on 2024-04-14. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$54 per day
Average car rental length
5 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%
Rating
9.3 / 10
Average gasoline price
$1.90 per liter or $7.21 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.76 per liter or $6.64 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$2.23 per liter or $8.43 / 1 gallon
George Best Belfast City Airport

Airport Car Rental

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 three 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.
  • 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
  • Manchester
  • Birmingham
  • Edinburgh
  • Leeds Bradford
  • Glasgow
  • Amsterdam
  • Frankfurt

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

  • Station wagons - from $48 per day
  • Large cars - from $36 per day
  • Medium cars - from $26 per day
  • Vans - from $143 per day
  • Premium cars - from $82 per day
  • Small cars - from $25 per day
  • SUVs - from $26 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

  • Dublin (175 km / 109 mi)
  • Glasgow (230 km / 143 mi)
  • Cork (434 km / 270 mi)
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Airport info

Rating
7.3
  • Getting to the airport 8.3
  • Check-in and departures 8.1
  • Terminal facilities 6.9
  • Wi-Fi 7.3
  • Restaurants and car rental services 6.6
  • Lounge 6.6

Belfast City Airport

  • IATA: BHD
  • ICAO: EGAC
  • Name: George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
  • Distance from city: 1.9 miles / 3 km

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. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at Belfast City Airport
$63.49
January
$32.05
February
$58.33
March
$45.54
April
$80.12
May
$49.64
June
$94.71
July
$72.19
August
$48.67
September
$49.30
October
$40.36
November
$33.26
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Belfast City Airport is February — when rental costs average $32.05 per day. This is 42% cheaper than the yearly average and 66% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $94.71 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.

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 July the average rental period is 8 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days at Belfast City Airport
2
January
4
February
4
March
5
April
6
May
5
June
8
July
6
August
6
September
5
October
4
November
8
December

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 at Belfast City Airport in October, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Belfast City Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
58%
January
74%
February
107%
March
66%
April
115%
May
132%
June
82%
July
132%
August
140%
September
164%
October
66%
November
66%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers Enterprise, Avis, Hertz
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Vans
Lowest price $25 per day
Cheapest supplier Routes Car Rental

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Avis Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Hertz Vauxhall Astra 5 2 Medium cars
Enterprise Vauxhall Corsa 3 1 Small cars
Avis Toyota Aygo 3 2 Small cars
Enterprise Toyota Aygo 3 1 Small cars
Enterprise Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Hertz Vauxhall Corsa 3 1 Small cars
Hertz Kia Picanto 3 1 Small cars
Avis Skoda Kamiq 5 2 Medium cars
Enterprise Nissan Qashqai 5 3 SUVs

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an 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, verified, and trustworthy.

Australia
Nissan Qashqai
December 4, 2023
Great trip overall visiting friends and family
Netherlands
Vauxhall Corsa
November 1, 2023
We love Northen Ireland. We spent 10 days travelling around; nature is so wonderful.
New Zealand
Vauxhall Astra
June 2, 2023
Went down some very narrow roads expecting a head on. Locals are used to tourists and prepared.

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Enterprise
8.7 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Easirent
5.6 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
6
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$53.70
Lowest daily price
$24.75
Total cars available
116

Top 12 Suppliers at Belfast City Airport in 2024

Enterprise
Very good 8.7 / 10 reviews
+4402890098889
Belfast City Airport, Belfast BT3 9JH
$45 - $218
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:08:00-21:00
Wed:08:00-21:00
Thu:08:00-21:00
Fri:08:00-21:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:11:00-19:00
Alamo
Very good 8.5 / 7 reviews
+4402890463850
Belfast City Airport, Belfast BT3 9JH
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:08:00-21:00
Wed:08:00-21:00
Thu:08:00-21:00
Fri:08:00-21:00
Sat:09:00-20:00
Sun:11:00-19:00
Hertz
Very good 8.1 / 9 reviews
+4402890732451
City Harbour Airport, Belfast BT3 9JH
$29 - $52
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
Avis
Avis
Very good 8 / 2 reviews
+4402890731929
Belfast City Airport
$25 - $44
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
Europcar
Good 7.8 / 1 review
+4403713843425
George Best Belfast City Airport, Sydenham By-Pass, Belfast BT3 9JH
Working hours
Mon:07:30-17:00
Tue:08:00-16:00
Wed:07:45-19:00
Thu:07:30-19:00
Fri:08:00-19:00
Sat:08:00-16:00
Sun:11:00-19:00
National
National
Good 7.8
+4402890463850
City Apt, Arrivals Hall, Belfast BT3 9JH
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:08:00-21:00
Wed:08:00-21:00
Thu:08:00-21:00
Fri:08:00-21:00
SIXT
Good 7.7 / 28 reviews
+443300022666
Belfast City Airport, AP In Terminal, Belfast BT3 9JH, United Kingdom
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
Dollar
Good 7.7
02890732451
(Harbour A/P)
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
GreenMotion
Good 7.7
+4402890731988
Block A Units 1&2, 22 Heron Business Park, Heron Road,
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
Budget
Budget
Good 7.5
+442890451111
Belfast City Airport
$36
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
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Good 7.2
+443713843425
Sydenham By-Pass, Belfast BT3 9JH
$25 - $48
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
Easirent
Poor 5.6 / 31 reviews
02895908058 / 07921439921
Belfast City Airport
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-23:00
Sun:06:00-23:00
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