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

Isle of Arran travel 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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Isle of Arran to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Isle of Arran

Isle of Arran in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Arran in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 139
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. The shortest flight to Isle of Arran from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 53h 40m.

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 Europcar, 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. The shortest flight to Isle of Arran from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 53h 40m.

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 Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Arran

EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Isle of Arran

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,676 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,641 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,023 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,147 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,837 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,136 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,452 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,581 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,116 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,162 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,902 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,106 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Arran

Most booked hotels in Isle of Arran

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The Douglas Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 237+
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Glenisle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 119+
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Lamlash Bay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 222+
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Ormidale Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 247+
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Lagg Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 325+
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Lochranza Youth Hostel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 139+
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Renting a car in Isle of Arran

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 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$ 30.31 and C$ 40.41.

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 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$ 30.31 and C$ 40.41.