Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Stornoway travel guide

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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

Stornoway in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stornoway in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 177
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 39h 25m.

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 U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

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 39h 25m.

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 U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Stornoway

INVInverness
SYYStornoway
BEBIsle of Benbecula

Airlines serving Stornoway

Lufthansa
Good (8,278 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,588 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,651 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,924 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,938 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,834 reviews)
China Southern
Good (179 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,110 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,168 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (26 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (35 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stornoway

Average rates range from around C$ 264 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 393 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stornoway

Most booked hotels in Stornoway

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Hal O' The Wynd Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 186+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 245+
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Cabarfeidh Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 272+
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Caladh Inn
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 225+
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Sandwick Bay
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 243+
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Renting a car in Stornoway

Expect to pay C$ 3.31 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$ 39.62 and C$ 52.82.

Expect to pay C$ 3.31 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$ 39.62 and C$ 52.82.