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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Isle of Islay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Isle of Islay

Isle of Islay in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 222
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Islay in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 222
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 The shortest flight to Isle of Islay from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 15h.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Islay is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 188 km from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 The shortest flight to Isle of Islay from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 15h.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Islay is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 188 km from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Islay

Airlines serving Isle of Islay

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (856 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,511 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,612 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,572 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,472 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,608 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (780 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (967 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (816 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (990 reviews)
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Where to stay in Isle of Islay

Average rates range from around C$ 303 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 450 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)
C$ 487+
Glenegedale House
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 450+
Bridgend Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 238+
No. 1 Charlotte Street
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 247+

Renting a car in Isle of Islay

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Isle of Islay (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.

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Isle of Islay (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.