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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 May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 219
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Islay in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 219
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 8 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Isle of Islay from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 18h 50m.

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 Arnold Clark and Dollar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Isle of Islay, you’ll arrive at Isle of Islay Glenegedale (ILY), which is located 8 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Isle of Islay from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 18h 50m.

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 Arnold Clark and Dollar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Islay

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
PIKGlasgow Prestwick
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Isle of Islay

Lufthansa
Good (8,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,055 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,238 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,608 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,860 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,592 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,215 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,536 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,413 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (311 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (223 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,933 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,606 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,841 reviews)
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Where to stay in Isle of Islay

Average rates range from around C$ 365 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 505 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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No1 Charlotte Street
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 393+
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Bridgend Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 297+
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The Islay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 534+
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Renting a car in Isle of Islay

Expect to pay C$ 2.96 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$ 35.52 and C$ 47.36.

Expect to pay C$ 2.96 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$ 35.52 and C$ 47.36.