With some terrific day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to soak up everything that Portrush, 18 miles away, has to offer. Royal Portrush Golf Club, Old Bushmills Distillery and Dunluce Castle alone make the drive out worth it. Situated 25 miles away, Bushmills is another popular tourist destination. If you drop by, make sure you check out Royal Portrush Golf Club, Old Bushmills Distillery and Dunluce Castle.