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Isle of Islay travel guide

Isle of Islay Tourism | Isle of Islay Guide

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With a population of 3,457, Isle of Islay is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Isle of Islay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Isle of Islay

Isle of Islay in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 276
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Islay in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 276
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Isle of Islay

Plane

When flying to Isle of Islay, you’ll arrive at Isle of Islay Glenegedale (ILY), which is located 5 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Isle of Islay from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 19h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Islay is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 188 km from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Isle of Islay, you’ll arrive at Isle of Islay Glenegedale (ILY), which is located 5 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Isle of Islay from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 19h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Islay is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 188 km from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Islay

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
PIKGlasgow Prestwick
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Isle of Islay

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,529 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (647 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,221 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,659 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,630 reviews)
China Southern
Good (122 reviews)
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Where to stay in Isle of Islay

Average rates range from around C$ 247 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 292 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Islay

Most booked hotels in Isle of Islay

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Glenegedale House
5 stars
Excellent (10, Excellent reviews)
C$ 292+
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No. 1 Charlotte Street
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 255+
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Bridgend Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 219+
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Renting a car in Isle of Islay

Expect to pay C$ 2.51 per litre in Isle of Islay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.07 and C$ 40.09.

Expect to pay C$ 2.51 per litre in Isle of Islay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.07 and C$ 40.09.