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Isle of Islay travel 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 December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 196
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Islay in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 196
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 17h 40m.

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 Budget and Avis, 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 17h 40m.

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 Budget and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Islay

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
PIKGlasgow Prestwick
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Isle of Islay

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,810 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,048 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,068 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,798 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,453 reviews)
China Southern
Good (94 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (145 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
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Where to stay in Isle of Islay

Average rates range from around C$ 338 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 485 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 (9.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 485+
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Bridgend Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 266+
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No. 1 Charlotte Street
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 265+
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The Islay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 528+
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Renting a car in Isle of Islay

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 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$ 28.92 and C$ 38.56.

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 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$ 28.92 and C$ 38.56.

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