Isle of Arran travel guide

Isle of Arran Tourism | Isle of Arran Guide

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Isle of Arran is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Isle of Arran deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Isle of Arran

Isle of Arran in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Arran in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 149
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Isle of Arran

Plane

Although Isle of Arran doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 37 miles from Isle of Arran. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from WestJet, Porter Airlines, Air Transat and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Isle of Arran from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 42h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Arran is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 83 miles from Isle of Arran. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Isle of Arran doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 37 miles from Isle of Arran. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from WestJet, Porter Airlines, Air Transat and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Isle of Arran from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 42h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Arran is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 83 miles from Isle of Arran. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Arran

Airlines serving Isle of Arran

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Isle of Arran

Average rates range from around C$ 217 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 283 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Arran

Most booked hotels in Isle of Arran

The Douglas Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 303+
The Corrie Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 209+
Lochranza Youth Hostel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 48+
The Burlington Guest House & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 202+
Glenisle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 219+
The Arran Lodge & Arran Sleep Huts
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 85+

Renting a car in Isle of Arran

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Isle of Arran (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.52 and C$ 40.69. The most frequently booked car type in Isle of Arran is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Isle of Arran (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.52 and C$ 40.69. The most frequently booked car type in Isle of Arran is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.