Stornoway travel guide
Stornoway Tourism | Stornoway Guide
You're Going to Love Stornoway
With a population of 5,423, Stornoway is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Stornoway has to offer.
When to visit Stornoway
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Stornoway in August, when the average temperature is 14 °C, and the highest can go up to 16 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Stornoway, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Stornoway
Plane
When flying to Stornoway, you’ll arrive at Stornoway Airport (SYY), which is located 2 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Stornoway from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Stornoway is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 196 miles from Stornoway. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.
Airlines serving Stornoway
Where to stay in Stornoway
Average rates range from around C$ 249 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 435 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stornoway
Most booked hotels in Stornoway
Renting a car in Stornoway
Expect to pay C$ 3.28 per litre in Stornoway (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 39.33 and C$ 52.43.