Paisley travel guide
Paisley Tourism | Paisley Guide
You're Going to Love Paisley
With a population of 73,074, Paisley 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 Paisley to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Paisley
If you’re looking for affordable options, Weavers (1 Stow Brae) and Punto (4 St James Terrace Lochwinnoch Road Kilmacolm) are great picks.
When to visit Paisley
How to Get to Paisley
Plane
When flying to Paisley, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 3 km from the city centre
Train
Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Paisley, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Paisley to Edinburgh takes 0h 56m and costs around C$ 34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about C$ 113 for a 3h 34m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Paisley Glasgow , Glasgow City is the busiest station in Paisley. Another popular train station is Paisley Hawkhead, located 2.7 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 78 km from Paisley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 100 km and will cost you around C$ 24. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about C$ 24 for a journey of 330 km.
Airlines serving Paisley
Where to stay in Paisley
Average rates range from around C$ 146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 152 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley
Most booked hotels in Paisley
Renting a car in Paisley
Expect to pay C$ 2.47 per litre in Paisley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.53 and C$ 39.37. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Paisley
Compact SUV
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 38/day
Intermediate SUV
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 48/day