Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Car Hire / Rental
(Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK)
Well served by a good network of roads, several major roads run past the grounds of Belfast International Airport (BFS) and the M2 motorway is easily accessible. Although there are good options for getting into the city via public transport, hiring a car can be more convenient, and a wide choice of car rental companies operate at Belfast Airport.
There are five major car hire companies at Belfast International Airport, which are mostly based in Arrivals and manned to meet scheduled flights. Cars can also be booked in advance and detailed maps of the city and the surrounding area are usually provided upon request.
Car Rental, Driving and Parking in Belfast
Many people renting a car at the airport choose to venture outside of Belfast city, with the Newtownabbey area of County Antrim being a popular destination and home to a number of towns and villages, such as Ballyclare and Whiteabbey. Also nearby, Newtownards lies to the east, while Lisbum and Hillsborough can both be found to the south.
Belfast is a busy city and traffic can be heavy around the very centre, although congestion is usually short-lived. There are plenty of places to park your hire car all around the city, including multi-storey garages and street parking, with pay meters nearby. However, during peak hours, some parking areas become restricted, so be sure to read signposts carefully.
Belfast International Airport (BFS) Car Rental Companies
The following is a list of car rental firms that have offices at Belfast Airport:
- Avis Auto Rental
- Budget
- Europcar
- Hertz
- National Rent-A-Car
Belfast International Airport (BFS) Car Rental
