Car rental at Belfast City Airport

Just 3 miles (around 5km) from the city centre, Belfast City Airport is a single-runway airport and one of the main gateways into Northern Ireland. Many people pick up a hire car there, so they have the freedom to explore the picturesque towns and beautiful landscapes in the area.

The airport is a hub for the low-cost airline Flybe (among others), mainly operating domestic flights to various UK destinations. At Rentalcars.com, we help many of the 2.5 million people who pass through the terminal each year find great car hire deals.

We compare a number of major car hire companies at Belfast City Airport (such as Sixt, Budget and Europcar), to bring you exclusive deals on a range of car groups — with no credit card charges.

To give you impartial advice, we ask each customer to rate and review their rental experience, so you can see exactly what other people think of each company we work with. You can read their feedback next to each car when you search on our site.

Plus, by booking a car with a full-to-full fuel policy at Belfast City Airport, you will avoid hidden fuel costs (as long as you refill the tank just before the end of the rental). Search Rentalcars.com to find all the information you need upfront.

From mini and economy cars (ideal for city driving), to family-sized vehicles, people carriers and luxury cars, you will easily find the perfect hire car for you — whatever your needs. Use the filters on the search results page to see cars best-suited to what you are looking for, and save yourself precious time.

Some of the companies have their pick-up counter in the terminal itself, giving you the simplest possible start to your trip.

The drive from the airport to the city centre takes around 10 minutes. When leaving the airport, you can take the Sydenham Bypass to the centre.

Be aware that Belfast city centre has a lot of one-way streets, and certain roads are restricted to public transport only.

Book your car hire as far in advance as possible if you are keen to secure a great price as well as the type of car you want.

When booking your hire car, think about not just how many people you are travelling with, but and how much luggage space you will need.