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.

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 10 miles from the city center.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Alexandria to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 45m and costs around $79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $107 for a 3h 14m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Alexandria is the busiest station in Alexandria. Another popular train station is Alexandria Balloch, located 1.0 mile from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 53 miles 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, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 70 miles and will cost you around $18. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 235 miles.

Plane

When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 10 miles from the city center.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Alexandria to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 45m and costs around $79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $107 for a 3h 14m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Alexandria is the busiest station in Alexandria. Another popular train station is Alexandria Balloch, located 1.0 mile from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 53 miles 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, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 70 miles and will cost you around $18. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 235 miles.

Airports near Alexandria

Airlines serving Alexandria

Lufthansa
Good (4,507 reviews)
KLM
Good (830 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,299 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,533 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,868 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,477 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,520 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (216 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (883 reviews)
LOT
Good (679 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,113 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (891 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (819 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

Average rates range from around $98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $242 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, 1537 reviews)
$385+
The Lodge On Loch Lomond Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 671 reviews)
$187+
Golden Jubilee Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1725 reviews)
$109+
The Loch Lomond Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1019 reviews)
$206+
Glenfern Guest House and a separate Cottage with its own private hot tub
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 520 reviews)
$89+
Duck Bay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1702 reviews)
$125+

Renting a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay $6.97 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 $83.58 and $111.44. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.97 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 $83.58 and $111.44. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.