Alexandria travel guide

Alexandria Tourism | Alexandria Guide

You're Going to Love Alexandria

With a population of 13.079, Alexandria 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 Alexandria to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Alexandria

If you’re looking for affordable options, Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond (Cameron House) and The Balloch House (Balloch Road, Balloch) are great picks.

When to visit Alexandria

Alexandria in March
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in March
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Alexandria

Plane

When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 16 km from the city center.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Alexandria to Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $100 for a 4h 31m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city center, Alexandria is the busiest station in Alexandria. Another popular train station is Alexandria Balloch, located 1.6 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 86 km from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 93 km and will cost you around $16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 201 km.

Plane

When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 16 km from the city center.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Alexandria to Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $100 for a 4h 31m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city center, Alexandria is the busiest station in Alexandria. Another popular train station is Alexandria Balloch, located 1.6 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 86 km from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 93 km and will cost you around $16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near Alexandria

Airlines serving Alexandria

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

Average rates range from around $111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $246 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

Most booked hotels in Alexandria

Cameron House on Loch Lomond
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1587 reviews)
$383+
The Lodge On Loch Lomond Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 685 reviews)
$161+
Golden Jubilee Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1780 reviews)
$106+
Duck Bay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1790 reviews)
$149+
Glenfern Guest House and a separate Cottage with its own private hot tub
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 533 reviews)
$87+
Tullie Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1786 reviews)
$134+

Renting a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Alexandria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Alexandria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.