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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Isle of Islay has to offer.

When to visit Isle of Islay

Isle of Islay in December
Estimated hotel price
€125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Islay in December
Estimated hotel price
€125
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 8 km 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 188 km from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Isle of Islay, you’ll arrive at Isle of Islay Glenegedale (ILY), which is located 8 km 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 188 km from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Islay

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
PIKGlasgow Prestwick
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Isle of Islay

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
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Where to stay in Isle of Islay

Average rates range from around €215 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €316 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Islay

Most booked hotels in Isle of Islay

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Glenegedale House
5 stars
Excellent (9.9, Excellent reviews)
€316+
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Bridgend Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€172+
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No. 1 Charlotte Street
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€172+
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The Islay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€334+
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Hiring a car in Isle of Islay

Expect to pay €1.53 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 €18.33 and €24.44.

Expect to pay €1.53 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 €18.33 and €24.44.

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