fitznorton Posted April 1, 2017 #1 Share Posted April 1, 2017 We will be docking in Belfast on July 5th (Princess cruise line). We would like to rent a car and do Giants Causeway on our own. Does anyone have info on the closest rental car agency to the port? Any suggestions for other sights not to miss? We are docked 8 AM - 9 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger1964 Posted April 1, 2017 #2 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Not sure if closest, but on our upcoming July stop there (doing same thing as you list) we have car reserved from Sixt. Looks fairly close to port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitznorton Posted April 1, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Do you know how far this is from the port? Can you walk or is it a cab ride? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger1964 Posted April 1, 2017 #4 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Haven't figured that out yet. The location is about a mile from the titanic attraction. But I think the dock is on the other side of the harbor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblesqueaker Posted May 29, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Hey, depends on where you dock. Most are docking at Stormont Wharf at the minute so you have EuropCar by the Stena Terminal. To be honest, any in Central Belfast will be easy as a taxi is only about £4-5. Head straight to the Giants Causeway to beat the traffic and business. You could then come back via the Dark Hedges. It will take about 80 minutes to get to the Giants Causeway. Once you do the Giants Causeway you could come back via Ballintoy, Dunseverik and along the coast which will take you about 2 hours but is worth it as it is beautiful. Watch out for Dunluce Castle, which has a famous tale and is on many of the postcards. The other thing you could do is head to Benone Beach (Near Downhill / Castlerock) which has Mussenden Temple overlooking it - this is stunning too! If you are back up in Belfast for about 3-4pm you could still fit in the Titanic Experience or Crumlin Road Goal if you wanted to do the 'touristy thing'. Enjoy our beautiful country! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblesqueaker Posted May 29, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Not sure if closest, but on our upcoming July stop there (doing same thing as you list) we have car reserved from Sixt. Looks fairly close to port. It's about a 10 minute taxi ride. Assuming you go into Stormont Wharf (where they have all been so far this year) then it's the other side of the Lough. Will only be about £6-7 in a taxi. FonaCab 02890333333 ValueCabs 02890809080 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddion Posted May 30, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Thanks bubblesqueaker that's awesome info. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger1964 Posted May 30, 2017 #8 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Second that...thanks for all the info. Our dilemma is that we dock from 11:30am to 9:30pm (on Monday July 24, 2017). So we might need to do tour backwards. I see the GC is open until dusk (which is 10:26pm the day we are there)...I'm guessing the crowds are gone by later in the day?? Really looking forward to our trip...so many things to research! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblesqueaker Posted June 4, 2017 #9 Share Posted June 4, 2017 It's a beautiful place to visit. Enjoy [emoji2][emoji2] Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted June 19, 2017 #10 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Do you know how far this is from the port? Can you walk or is it a cab ride? Thanks It's a long walk--over two miles. Deceptive when looking at a map. I'd just opt for a cab or an Uber. We used Uber several times in Belfast and they were prompt and very reasonable. Unlike in the US, you can set a pick up time for Uber in Belfast--we did this for getting to Crumlin Road Gaol from our flat and the driver was about two minutes early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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