Isle of Islay travel guide

Isle of Islay Tourism | Isle of Islay Guide

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With a population of 3,457, Isle of Islay is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Isle of Islay to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Isle of Islay

Isle of Islay in November
Estimated hotel price
$250
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Islay in November
Estimated hotel price
$250
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Isle of Islay

Plane

When flying to Isle of Islay, you’ll arrive at Isle of Islay Glenegedale (ILY), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Islay is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 117 miles from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Isle of Islay, you’ll arrive at Isle of Islay Glenegedale (ILY), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Islay is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 117 miles from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Islay

Airlines serving Isle of Islay

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,465 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (780 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (181 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,446 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (961 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (51 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
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Where to stay in Isle of Islay

Average rates range from around $333 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $442 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Islay

Most booked hotels in Isle of Islay

The Islay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$544+
Glenegedale House
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
$442+
Bridgend Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$268+
No1 Charlotte Street
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$276+
Lochside hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$353+

Hiring a car in Isle of Islay

Expect to pay $2.87 per litre in Isle of Islay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.39 and $45.86.

Expect to pay $2.87 per litre in Isle of Islay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.39 and $45.86.