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

Gairloch travel guide

Gairloch Tourism | Gairloch Guide

You're Going to Love Gairloch

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

When to visit Gairloch

Gairloch in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 224
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gairloch in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 224
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gairloch

Plane

Although Gairloch doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), which is located 41 miles from Gairloch. The shortest flight to Gairloch from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Gairloch is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 155 miles from Gairloch. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Gairloch doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), which is located 41 miles from Gairloch. The shortest flight to Gairloch from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Gairloch is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 155 miles from Gairloch. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Gairloch

INVInverness
SYYStornoway
BEBIsle of Benbecula

Airlines serving Gairloch

KLM
Good (1,538 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,106 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,659 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,917 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,871 reviews)
China Southern
Good (158 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,061 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,813 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (693 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (26 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gairloch

Most booked hotels in Gairloch

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Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 167+
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Shieldaig Lodge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 435+
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Gairloch Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 200+
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The Old Inn
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 255+
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Renting a car in Gairloch

Expect to pay C$ 2.84 per litre in Gairloch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 33.98 and C$ 45.30.

Expect to pay C$ 2.84 per litre in Gairloch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 33.98 and C$ 45.30.