Mallaig travel guide

Mallaig Tourism | Mallaig Guide

You're Going to Love Mallaig

With a population of 780, Mallaig is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mallaig to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Mallaig

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Terrace (West Highland Hotel) and Island View Restaurant (West Highland Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Mallaig

Mallaig in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mallaig in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 86
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mallaig

Plane

Although Mallaig doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 76 miles from Mallaig.

Train

Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Mallaig is the busiest station in Mallaig. Another popular train station is Mallaig Morar, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Mallaig is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 124 miles from Mallaig. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Mallaig doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 76 miles from Mallaig.

Train

Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Mallaig is the busiest station in Mallaig. Another popular train station is Mallaig Morar, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Mallaig is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 124 miles from Mallaig. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Mallaig

Airlines serving Mallaig

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,590 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (704 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,610 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (775 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,443 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (959 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (49 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mallaig

Most booked hotels in Mallaig

West Highland Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 153+
The Marine Hotel
2 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
C$ 115+
The Morar Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
C$ 179+

Renting a car in Mallaig

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 per litre in Mallaig (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.33 and C$ 40.44.

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 per litre in Mallaig (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.33 and C$ 40.44.