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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Alexandria travel guide

Alexandria Tourism | Alexandria Guide

You're Going to Love Alexandria

With a population of 13,079, Alexandria 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 Alexandria to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Alexandria

If you’re looking for affordable options, Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond (Cameron House) and The Balloch House (Balloch Road, Balloch) are great picks.

When to visit Alexandria

Alexandria in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 265
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 265
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Alexandria

Plane

When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 16 km from the city centre

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Alexandria to Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around C$ 165 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 109 for a 4h 46m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Alexandria is the busiest station in Alexandria. Another popular train station is Alexandria Balloch, located 1.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 86 km from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 129 km and will cost you around C$ 18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about C$ 54 for a journey of 370 km.

Plane

When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 16 km from the city centre

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Alexandria to Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around C$ 165 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 109 for a 4h 46m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Alexandria is the busiest station in Alexandria. Another popular train station is Alexandria Balloch, located 1.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 86 km from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 129 km and will cost you around C$ 18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about C$ 54 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Alexandria

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Alexandria

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

Average rates range from around C$ 198 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 357 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

Most booked hotels in Alexandria

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The Lodge On Loch Lomond Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 242+
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Cameron House on Loch Lomond
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 600+
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Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
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The Inn on Loch Lomond
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 228+
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Glenfern Guest House and a separate Cottage with its own private hot tub
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 136+
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Travelodge Glasgow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 126+
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Renting a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 per litre in Alexandria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.91 and C$ 38.54. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 per litre in Alexandria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.91 and C$ 38.54. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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