Ballymena travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ballymena
With a population of 28,932, Ballymena is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
When to visit Ballymena
How to Get to Ballymena
Plane
When flying to Ballymena, you’ll arrive at Belfast Intl Airport (BFS), which is located 24 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Ballymena is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 229 km from Ballymena. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballymena, including National Express, Aircoach and Busbud. From Dublin, the bus ride to Ballymena takes 177 km and will cost you around ₹ 2,170. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about ₹ 8,930 for a journey of 523 km.
Airlines serving Ballymena
Where to stay in Ballymena
Average rates range from around ₹ 11,932 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 21,700 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ballymena
Most booked hotels in Ballymena
Hiring a car in Ballymena
Expect to pay ₹ 155 per litre in Ballymena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. The most frequently booked car type in Ballymena is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.