Isle of Islay travel guide

Isle of Islay Tourism | Isle of Islay Guide

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With a population of 3,457, Isle of Islay is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Isle of Islay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Isle of Islay

Isle of Islay in June
Estimated hotel price
$188
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Islay in June
Estimated hotel price
$188
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Isle of Islay

Plane

When flying to Isle of Islay, you’ll arrive at Isle of Islay Glenegedale (ILY), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Isle of Islay from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 17h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Islay is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 188 km from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Isle of Islay, you’ll arrive at Isle of Islay Glenegedale (ILY), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Isle of Islay from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 17h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Islay is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 188 km from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Islay

Airlines serving Isle of Islay

Lufthansa
Good (4,612 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,449 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (51 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (988 reviews)
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Where to stay in Isle of Islay

Average rates range from around $216 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $287 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Islay

Most booked hotels in Isle of Islay

The Islay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 398 reviews)
$352+
Glenegedale House
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, 24 reviews)
$287+
Bridgend Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 405 reviews)
$174+
The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 283 reviews)
$284+
No1 Charlotte Street
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 896 reviews)
$179+

Renting a car in Isle of Islay

Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Isle of Islay (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.

Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Isle of Islay (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.