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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 219
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Islay in January
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 16h 55m.

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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 16h 55m.

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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Islay

Airlines serving Isle of Islay

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,356 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,888 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,548 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,919 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,319 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,235 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (882 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,553 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,318 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (278 reviews)
China Southern
Good (150 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,090 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,450 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,992 reviews)
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Where to stay in Isle of Islay

Average rates range from around C$ 231 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 419 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Islay

Most booked hotels in Isle of Islay

The Islay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 527+
Bridgend Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 207+
Glenegedale House
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 419+
No. 1 Charlotte Street
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 216+

Renting a car in Isle of Islay

Expect to pay C$ 2.42 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$ 29.04 and C$ 38.72.

Expect to pay C$ 2.42 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$ 29.04 and C$ 38.72.