Straight answers to practical questions about driving, travelling, parking and getting around Northern Ireland.
Yes, some Belfast taxi operators offer wheelchair-accessible vehicles, but advance booking is sensible.
Yes. Belfast has a public bike-hire scheme with docking stations around the city centre.
Belfast Grand Central Station and Lanyon Place are two of the main rail stations serving central Belfast.
Yes. Belfast city centre is compact and many central attractions can be reached on foot, with Metro, Glider, rail, taxis and bike hire available for longer trips.
Yes. Public toilets are available on the ground floor of Belfast City Hall.
Limited disabled parking can be available in the City Hall courtyard for people attending an event or meeting, but it must be booked in advance.
No. Belfast City Council says there is no public parking at City Hall itself.
Yes, selected Belfast City Council car parks offer monthly or quarterly season tickets.
Yes, but designated motorcycle provision varies by car park.
Belfast City Council lists public EV charge points at several of its car parks, but availability and service status can change.
Yes. Belfast City Council operates both free and charged car parks.
Some are effectively free on Sundays, but you should check the individual car park because operating arrangements differ.
It means you enter your vehicle registration number into the payment machine when buying parking.
Yes. Belfast City Council says cash can still be used at its pay-and-display machines.
Yes. Belfast City Council uses RingGo for cashless payment at its charged car parks.
Usually yes, but not every council car park follows exactly the same arrangement, so check the individual car park listing before leaving the vehicle.
