Car hire at Belfast City Airport

Driver's age: 26-65

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Top tips for hiring a car at Belfast City Airport

  • Car hire at Belfast City Airport (BHD) offers a great opportunity to tour along the Co Down coastal and lake route, south-east of the airport, or to travel onward to Dublin or even travel north to the celebrated Co Antrim coast. Car hire is definitely the easiest option, allowing you to pop into the many small villages, hidden coves, and tourist amenities all along the Northern Ireland coastline. Using local transport would take much longer and only bring you to major destination points rather than the multiple stopover spots available in this dramatic part of Ireland.
  • Belfast City Airport (BHD) is also known as George Best Airport, named after the famous footballer from the city. It’s one of two airports in Belfast, the other being Belfast International Airport (BFS). Car hire at Belfast City Airport is centred around the car hire desks in the main airport terminal and the airport campus is connected by road to the city centre along the A2, a major regional route that links in seamlessly with motorways and other major roads.
  • Returning your car to Belfast City Airport is very straightforward. On approach to the airport you will start to see signs for the car rental parking garages. Follow these and park your car in the designated area, remove all your personal belongings and complete your paperwork at the car hire desk. It’s advised to refuel your car before bringing it back if you want to save on the cost of refuelling.
  • The majority of car hire companies operate between 09:00 to 23:00 seven days a week. Not all companies operate a drop-box system at the airport so enquire with your preferred company if you think you will be arriving out of those hours. There aren’t very many early morning flights from Belfast City Airport so the demand for out-of-hours cover is less than in some airports.
  • Book your car hire at Belfast City Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about hiring a car at Belfast City Airport

  • Where are the car rental companies situated at Belfast City Airport?

    All the car hire companies at Belfast City Airport (BHD) are located in the main Arrivals terminal. You exit the Baggage Reclaim area and turn left and you’ll find each of the desks there. They are fully staffed during normal working hours and you can get all the information you need to book and collect your car. The pick-up area to collect your car is a short 1min walk from the main terminal and the staff will guide you there. It’s adjacent to the terminal building and located within the car parks.

  • Can I bring my car across the Irish Border from Belfast City Airport (BHD)?

    Car hire at Belfast City Airport covers drivers who want to cross the border into the Republic of Ireland. Northern Ireland is in the UK and the Republic of Ireland is in the EU but, since Brexit, Northern Ireland has maintained a special status, which removes the need for a physical border checkpoint between the two jurisdictions. There is a common travel area and you can simply travel back and forth. However, it's important to let your car hire company know if you intend to cross from Northern Ireland to the Republic as they will need to extend your insurance cover to travel abroad - even though it won’t feel like a different country.

  • What kind of amenities are offered at Belfast City Airport’s rental car centre?

    Belfast City Airport car hire desks are all located in the airport terminal, customers can avail of all the amenities of the airport such as cafes, rest rooms, staff assistance, and information desks.

  • What type of documentation is required to rent a car at Belfast City Airport?

    To hire a car in the UK you will need your driver’s licence and a credit card. It’s useful to bring your passport and travel details too as a secondary form of ID. The minimum age to hire a car in the UK is 23. Drivers under 25 will pay a surcharge and some companies extend that surcharge to cover drivers under 30.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Belfast City Airport?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Belfast City Airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Easirent, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Hertz, keddy by Europcar, National, and Sixt.

Belfast City Airport car rental reviews and directory 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10,0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.5

2 locations in Belfast City Airport

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Locations in Belfast City Airport

157 Cromac St

+44 28 9031 6151

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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Sydenham Bypass

+44 28 9009 8889

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
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Sunday08:00 - 18:00
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Alamo

10,0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Belfast City Airport

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Enterprise Rent-a-car

+44 28 9046 3850

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
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Sixt

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

6.7

One location in Belfast City Airport

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George Best Belfast City AP

+44 330 002 2666

Monday07:00 - 21:30
Tuesday07:00 - 21:30
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6,0 Okay

Michelle, Dec 2024

Economy

KAYAK
I was nit aware that I would need to have a 3,000 GBP hold put on my credit card to pick up the car. The alternative was to pay double the cost of the rental car in insurance.

8,0 Very Good

Darren, Sept 2024

Mini

KAYAK
For some reason I was charged £1.09 more than the advertised cost. I don't know why and for that amount haven't bothered contacting anyone to ask! Strange one...

6,0 Okay

Anonymous, May 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Acceptable. We didnt inspect the vehicle together and sign it off before leaving from pick up which was a bit of a worry. Car interior a little worn/tired but clean. No sixt branded car hire stickers/signage? I selected wrong airport for pick up. Additional charge was a bit high in my opinion but understandable

10,0 Wonderful

Bruno, Oct 2022

KAYAK
The whole process was easy and great value for money.

8,0 Very Good

MATT, Sept 2022

KAYAK
The gas tank is never full when you pick up the car (on 2 occasions). So you are either penalized if you leave it a little short on fuel (I was) or you make a fuel donation to sixt if it’s over fueled at all. This almost seems deliberate to me.

2,0 Poor

Michael, Jul 2022

KAYAK
Sixt would not honor my Kayak reservation, they refused to rent a car to me. They said they couldn’t because I was over 75. But they knew my age when they made the reservation. It was a horrible experience. We planned a two week driving trip. They should have not made the reservation. And when I was at the counter, they should have found a way to get me a car. I’m very disappointed with Kayak and Sixt for doing that to me. I was able to find a Walk-Up rental from Enterprise which was hundreds of dollars more expensive than my Kayak reservation. I feel that Kayak and/or Sixt should compensate me for my loss.

1 out of 4

Budget

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.1

Value for money

6.5

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Belfast City Airport

+44 28 9045 1111

Monday07:00 - 21:30
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4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Mini

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The car was underpowered, no reverse camera, no GPS, had no power on the motorways and quite pathetic headlights. The Budget staff refused to honour my travel insurance I had organised for accident cover, stating that ‘ You must have a Credit Card to secure that’ or we won’t accept that.I have a debit card only so I was forced to pay for their insurance which was exorbitant. They did not explain any of this or show me over the vehicle so I was left to look up the manual to see how to connect my iPhone for Google Maps. Seems like the Car Rental companies are competing to see who can rip off the customer for the most money. The whole experience was unpleasant.

8,0 Very Good

Glen, Oct 2023

Mini

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I didn’t rent the car because they didn’t have any with automatic transmission. The agents on the phone were really good and very kind and friendly and helpful.

10,0 Wonderful

Matt, Oct 2023

Economy

KAYAK
Car was clean and nice to drive. Even got a free upgrade. Although the extra insurance required despite already having travel insurance was not ideal.

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Aug 2023

Intermediate

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Fast, easy, efficient.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Compact

KAYAK
Easy the whole way. They had the type of vehicle I wanted at a good price. Staff was very friendly and made pick up and drop off easy.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2023

Compact

KAYAK
When I went to pick up the car, I was sent to the wrong pick up location. The type of car I ordered wasn't available and so I had to complete a new booking at a more expensive price and change drop off location

1 out of 5

Firefly

7,0

Good

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

8.0

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George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)

+44 289 073 2451

Monday07:30 - 21:30
Tuesday07:30 - 21:30
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Thursday07:30 - 21:30
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Sunday09:00 - 12:00
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Avis

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.6

Value for money

5.3

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Belfast City Airport

+44 28 9073 1929

Monday07:00 - 21:30
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8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, May 2023

Economy

KAYAK
The directions for the drop off were unclear and Google Maps sends you in circles through a toll gate.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2021

KAYAK
When I arrived they asked for £1200 Excess cover. This is on top of the £600 I was going to pay for the car. I did not use AVIS in the end

1 out of 1

Easirent

4,6

Mediocre

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.3

Value for money

4.0

One location in Belfast City Airport

Locations in Belfast City Airport

Belfast City Airport, 75 Sydenham Road

+44 28 9590 8058 / +44 7921 439921

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Hertz

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.6

Value for money

3.3

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(harbour A/p)

+44 28 9073 2451

Monday07:30 - 21:30
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George Best Belfast City Airport

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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2023

Mini

KAYAK
Well I was shocked to turn up and find apparently I had booked a car with no insurance. You can imagine I was not happy when I needed to pay £63 on top of what I had already paid. I can't believe you can have people paying to hire a car and no where in the booking process does it state you are not insured. I'm very dissatisfied and still shocked.

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jul 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Poor service. Very slow at the desk

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2022

KAYAK
Had vehicle booked for pickup at 10 am , arrived at 11am, and they had given vehicle away, advised they only hold for 30 mins of pickup time, and were very rude and not helpful, then they finally found another vehicle (basically same one) and wanted us to pay an additional 800 british pound sterling on top of rental agreement. So we went to enterprise and received a vehicle from them I would never recommend this Company

Europcar

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Belfast City Airport

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Sydenham Bypass

+44 371 384 3425

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2,0 Poor

Mitch, Feb 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Terrible — the morning I was supposed to pick up my non refundable pre-paid car they called to tell me it wasn’t available and canceled my reservation. As of 10 days later I still have a credit card charge but no refund

Dollar

10,0

Wonderful

One location in Belfast City Airport

Locations in Belfast City Airport

East Bridge Street

+44 28 9073 1300

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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National

8,7

Very Good

Best rated

One location in Belfast City Airport

Locations in Belfast City Airport

Arrivals Hall,belfast City Apt

+44 28 9046 3850

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
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DRIVALIA

6,1

Okay

One location in Belfast City Airport

Locations in Belfast City Airport

75 Sydenham Road

+44 28 9590 8058

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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

3,5

Poor

One location in Belfast City Airport

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Sydenham By-Pass

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FLIZZR

7,4

Good

One location in Belfast City Airport

Locations in Belfast City Airport

Belfast Airport George Best BHD

+44 844 499 3399

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keddy by Europcar

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One location in Belfast City Airport

Locations in Belfast City Airport

Arrivals Hall, Belfast City Airport.

8713843425

Monday07:00 - 21:30
Tuesday07:00 - 21:30
Wednesday07:00 - 21:30
Thursday07:00 - 21:30
Friday07:00 - 21:30
Saturday07:00 - 21:30
Sunday08:00 - 18:00

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Shouqi

No score available yet

One location in Belfast City Airport

Locations in Belfast City Airport

Sydenham Bypass

+86 10 6064 1387

Opening times not available

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Belfast City Airport

Locations in Belfast City Airport

Sydenham Bypass

Opening times not available

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140 travellers who hired a car in Belfast City Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.7

Car rental locations at Belfast City Airport

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