Surrounded by intense natural beauty, the town of Bangor can be found in Northern Ireland. This prosperous town has a large number of interesting attractions and visitors will find a wide range of services and facilities such as car rental in Bangor and a good number of hotels to choose from.

First time visitors to Bangor will be strike by the site of Bangor Castle, which is situated opposite the train station. Now used as the town hall, Bangor castle is surrounded by pretty gardens and The North Down Heritage Centre, which is a good place to visit to learn more about the town.

Although most of the main attractions in the town are within easy walking distance of each other, those with cheap car hire in Bangor will be able to drive along the coast to gaze at the ocean from a number of picturesque lookout points and perhaps eat a picnic while gazing out to see.

While most of Bangor’s nightlife revolves around drinking in pubs during the winter, in the summer months the townsfolk head down to Bangor Marina, which is the largest marina in Ireland. This is the centrepiece of the town and sailing events are often held here when the weather is warm and dry enough.

Visitors who have taken out car hire in Bangor will be able to nip in and out of the city of Belfast as the mood strikes as it is just a 20-minute drive away. This makes Bangor the perfect destination for those who want to spend plenty of time exploring Belfast without having to stay in the city centre.