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Where to stay
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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 February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 261
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Islay in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 261
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 117 miles from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 117 miles from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Islay

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
PIKGlasgow Prestwick
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Isle of Islay

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,744 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,093 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,856 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,195 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,648 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,175 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (191 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,251 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (659 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,692 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,913 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,442 reviews)
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Where to stay in Isle of Islay

Average rates range from around C$ 242 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 284 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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No. 1 Charlotte Street
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 258+
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The Islay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 526+
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Bridgend Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 182+
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Renting a car in Isle of Islay

Expect to pay C$ 2.48 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$ 29.67 and C$ 39.56.

Expect to pay C$ 2.48 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$ 29.67 and C$ 39.56.