Mallaig travel guide

Mallaig Tourism | Mallaig Guide

You're Going to Love Mallaig

With a population of 780, Mallaig 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 Mallaig to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Mallaig

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Terrace (West Highland Hotel) and Island View Restaurant (West Highland Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Mallaig

Mallaig in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mallaig in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 87
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mallaig

Plane

Although Mallaig doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 123 km from Mallaig.

Train

Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Mallaig is the busiest station in Mallaig. Another popular train station is Mallaig Morar, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Mallaig is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 199 km from Mallaig. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Mallaig doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 123 km from Mallaig.

Train

Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Mallaig is the busiest station in Mallaig. Another popular train station is Mallaig Morar, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Mallaig is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 199 km from Mallaig. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Mallaig

Airlines serving Mallaig

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 popular areas of Mallaig

Most booked hotels in Mallaig

West Highland Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 172+
The Marine Hotel
2 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
C$ 115+
The Morar Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
C$ 181+

Renting a car in Mallaig

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Mallaig (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.53 and C$ 40.70.

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Mallaig (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.53 and C$ 40.70.