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

Paisley travel guide

Paisley Tourism | Paisley Guide

You're Going to Love Paisley

With a population of 73,074, Paisley 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 Paisley to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Paisley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Weavers (1 Stow Brae) and Abbey Inn Paisley (Barrhead Road) are great picks.

When to visit Paisley

Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
€74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
€74
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Paisley

Plane

When flying to Paisley, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paisley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Paisley to Leeds takes 4h 50m and costs around €49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €55 for a 5h 11m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Paisley Glasgow , Glasgow City is the busiest station in Paisley. Another popular train station is Paisley Hawkhead, located 1.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 49 miles from Paisley. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 70 miles and will cost you around €26. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €34 for a journey of 235 miles.

Plane

When flying to Paisley, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paisley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Paisley to Leeds takes 4h 50m and costs around €49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €55 for a 5h 11m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Paisley Glasgow , Glasgow City is the busiest station in Paisley. Another popular train station is Paisley Hawkhead, located 1.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 49 miles from Paisley. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 70 miles and will cost you around €26. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €34 for a journey of 235 miles.

Airports near Paisley

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Paisley

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,046 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,435 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,518 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paisley

Average rates range from around €81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €87 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley

Most booked hotels in Paisley

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Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€53+
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Abbey Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€70+
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Mill and Brae
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€72+
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Travelodge Glasgow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€38+
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Glynhill Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
€65+
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Hiring a car in Paisley

Expect to pay €1.55 per litre in Paisley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.51 and €24.68. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.55 per litre in Paisley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.51 and €24.68. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Paisley

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

€25/day

Intermediate SUV
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