Belfast and Northern Ireland Campervan Pickup
Quick summary: Starting a campervan trip in Northern Ireland puts the Causeway Coast, Belfast and the Mourne Mountains right on your doorstep, with Dublin around two hours south. Pickups include Belfast, Belfast International and Belfast City airports, Derry City Airport and Coleraine on the north coast. Minimum rentals of around 5 to 7 days are typical, and some companies offer one-way trips that end elsewhere in the UK or Ireland in a campervan or motorhome.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Pickups | Belfast, Belfast International, Belfast City, Derry, Coleraine |
| Bring | License, credit card in the renter’s name, passport or ID |
| Minimum rental | Around 5 to 7 days, varying by company and season |
| One-way | Possible with some companies; longer minimums often apply |
| Units | Miles and miles per hour |
| Tours | Belfast tours |
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Which Northern Ireland pickup should you choose?
| Pickup | Best for |
|---|---|
| Belfast | City visits and the Mourne Mountains |
| Belfast International Airport | International arrivals; depots nearby |
| Belfast City Airport | Flights from Britain, close to the city |
| Derry City Airport | The north-west and Donegal |
| Coleraine | Starting right on the Causeway Coast |
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What are the campervan hire terms?
Bring a valid driving license, a credit card in the renter’s name and your passport or ID. Minimum rental periods typically start at around 5 to 7 days and can be longer in peak periods. One-way rentals often require 10 to 14 days. Some companies offer pet-friendly vehicles on request.
Can you start in Belfast and finish elsewhere?
Some companies allow one-way rentals from Belfast to cities in Britain, such as London, Manchester or Glasgow, using the ferries to Scotland or England, or to the Republic. Check availability and terms when you compare. See crossing into Northern Ireland.
Where can you go first in an RV from Belfast?
North along the Causeway Coastal Route to the Giant’s Causeway, or south to the Mourne Mountains and Tollymore Forest Park. See the Causeway Coast and Belfast.
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Should you consider Derry?
Yes, if you want to explore the north-west and Donegal’s dramatic coast across the border. Derry’s walled city is worth a day of its own.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, in Belfast and near Belfast International and Belfast City airports.
Typically around 5 to 7 days, varying by company and season.
Some companies offer one-way rentals to cities like London, Manchester or Glasgow, often with longer minimums.
Coleraine, on the Causeway Coast.