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$ 152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Arran in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 152
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. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Transat, Porter Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Isle of Arran from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 53h 45m.

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 Avis, 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. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Transat, Porter Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Isle of Arran from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 53h 45m.

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 Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Arran

EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl
BHDBelfast City

Airlines serving Isle of Arran

KLM
Good (1,463 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,823 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,774 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,245 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,131 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,383 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,775 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,187 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,155 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,465 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$ 275+
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Lamlash Bay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 235+
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Lochranza Youth Hostel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 142+
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Burlington Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 112+
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The Lagg
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 354+
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The Corrie Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 167+
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Renting a car in Isle of Arran

Expect to pay C$ 2.44 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$ 29.23 and C$ 38.97.

Expect to pay C$ 2.44 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$ 29.23 and C$ 38.97.