Car Hire in Belfast Center

Cathedral Quarter is Belfast's creative heart, located in the northeastern part of the city center around St Anne's Cathedral and Victoria Square. With 1 rental company in this cultural quarter, you can easily combine car pickup with a visit to the many galleries and restaurants in the area. The quarter is just 1 km from Belfast Central Station.

Cathedral Quarter is bounded by Donegall Street and North Street, with convenient distance to Titanic Belfast (1.5 km east) and Custom House Square. Black Box and Oh Yeah Music Centre make this a cultural hub. Motorway M2 is reached in 5 minutes north via M3.

Pick up your car early in the morning in Cathedral Quarter before tourist traffic to Titanic Belfast picks up around 09:00. Street parking is limited – use Victoria Square car park during pickup. Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival in May makes the area particularly lively, book your rental car in advance.

How close is Cathedral Quarter to Titanic Belfast? Titanic Belfast is approximately 1.5 km east, a 5-minute drive via Queen's Road or a 20-minute walk. Is it difficult to park in Cathedral Quarter?

Street parking is limited, but the Victoria Square car park 500 meters away offers ample parking at reasonable rates. Can I travel by rental car from Belfast to Dublin? Yes, Dublin is 165 km south via A1/M1, approximately 2 hours.

Check with the rental company if cross-border travel is allowed.

We compare prices from all major providers at Belfast Cathedral Quarter so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.