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Where to stay
Renting a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Isle of Islay to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Isle of Islay

Isle of Islay in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Islay in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 137
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 19h 20m.

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 Avis and Arnold Clark, 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 19h 20m.

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 Avis and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Islay

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
PIKGlasgow Prestwick
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Isle of Islay

Lufthansa
Good (8,217 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,188 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,053 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,530 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,121 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,531 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,433 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,479 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,839 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (691 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (234 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,990 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,470 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,909 reviews)
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Where to stay in Isle of Islay

Average rates range from around C$ 315 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 347 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$ 317+
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Bridgend Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 224+
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The Islay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 527+
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Glenegedale House
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 347+
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Renting a car in Isle of Islay

Expect to pay C$ 3.03 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$ 36.34 and C$ 48.46.

Expect to pay C$ 3.03 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$ 36.34 and C$ 48.46.