Car hire at Belfast City Airport

Cheapest car £17.34/day Economy · £121 for 7 days

Average quote £32.55/day £228 per 7-day hire

Cars found 109 from 5 rental companies

To the city centre 3 mi 5 km in a straight line

Airport codes BHD ICAO EGAC

Prices from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for a 7-day hire, 23 Nov - 30 Nov, driver aged 30. Prices change daily - search your dates for live prices.

George Best Belfast City Airport lies beside Belfast Lough, about three miles from the city centre and the Titanic Quarter. Pick up a car here for the Causeway Coastal Route, the Mourne Mountains, Strangford Lough or a trip across the border.

Where to collect your car

Rental companies at Belfast City are based at or close to the terminal, so you won't face a long transfer. Check the pick-up type on each offer, as arrangements vary by supplier. If choice is thin for your dates, compare Belfast International at Aldergrove, on the far side of the city near Antrim.

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Prices by car type

What a week's hire costs at Belfast City Airport

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Economy £121£17.34/day

Mini £126£17.99/day

Compact £137£19.58/day

SUV £142£20.24/day

Medium £157£22.36/day

People carrier £206£29.47/day

Estate £266£37.94/day

Premium £359£51.27/day

Luxury £368£52.60/day

Prices from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for a 7-day hire, 23 Nov - 30 Nov, driver aged 30. Prices change daily - search your dates for live prices.

Who's here

Rental companies at Belfast City Airport

Fuel policies

Full to full · Same to same

Deposits

£200 - £3,671, depending on car and supplier

Zero excess

Not seen in our search

Free cancellation

100% of offers · 55% automatic · 100% unlimited mileage

Tips

Before you set off

Straight onto the A2

The airport sits beside the A2 Sydenham Bypass, which leads west into the city centre and east towards Holywood and Bangor.

Crossing the border

Driving into the Republic of Ireland needs your supplier's permission, and a cross-border fee may apply. Mention it when you book.

Kilometres in the South

Northern Ireland uses mph, but once you're in the Republic, speed limits and distances are in km/h and kilometres.

The Causeway Coast

The coast road north via Larne and the Glens of Antrim leads to the Giant's Causeway - one of Ireland's great drives.

Good questions

Car hire at Belfast City Airport - FAQ

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How much does car hire at Belfast City Airport cost?

In our search on 2 November 2026 for a 7-day hire, the cheapest car was an economy at £121.40 (about £17.34 a day), and the average quote there was £227.88. Prices change with the season and how early you book - search your dates to see live prices.

Which car hire companies operate at Belfast City Airport?

Our search found offers from Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Hertz. Availability changes by date, so search your dates for the full list.

Where do I collect my hire car at Belfast City Airport?

Suppliers are based at or near the terminal. Each offer states the pick-up type, and your voucher tells you where to meet the supplier and where to return the car.

Can I drive the hire car into the Republic of Ireland?

Usually, with the supplier's permission. Many charge a cross-border fee and cover can differ, so tell them when you book. Remember that speed limits there are in km/h.

How far is the airport from Belfast city centre?

It's around three miles east of the centre along the A2 - a short drive outside the rush hour, when the Sydenham Bypass and the approach roads can be busy.

Can I return the car at Belfast International or Derry?

Yes. Tick "Return to a different location" to compare one-way prices to Belfast International, City of Derry Airport or elsewhere in Northern Ireland. A one-way fee may apply.

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