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Where to stay
Renting a car

Glasgow travel guide

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You're Going to Love Glasgow

With a population of 14,028, Glasgow is a must-see destination in Kentucky, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Glasgow deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Glasgow

Glasgow in December
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glasgow in December
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Glasgow in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Glasgow, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Glasgow

Plane

Although Glasgow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nashville Airport (BNA), which is located 74 miles from Glasgow. Nashville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, JetBlue, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Glasgow departs from Cedar Rapids and takes around 1h 27m.

Car

Another option to get to Glasgow is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 75 miles from Glasgow. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glasgow, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Glasgow takes 225 miles and will cost you around $51. From West Memphis, the ticket costs about $80 for a journey of 235 miles.

Plane

Although Glasgow doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nashville Airport (BNA), which is located 74 miles from Glasgow. Nashville Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, JetBlue, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Glasgow departs from Cedar Rapids and takes around 1h 27m.

Car

Another option to get to Glasgow is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 75 miles from Glasgow. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Nashville.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glasgow, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Glasgow takes 225 miles and will cost you around $51. From West Memphis, the ticket costs about $80 for a journey of 235 miles.

Airports near Glasgow

BNANashville Intl
SDFLouisville Intl
OWBOwensboro Daviess County

Airlines serving Glasgow

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Glasgow

Most booked hotels in Glasgow

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Hall Place Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 205 reviews)
$117+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Glasgow
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 307 reviews)
$143+
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Towne Inn
3 stars
Good (6.3, 40 reviews)
$61+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Glasgow
2 stars
Good (6.4, 368 reviews)
$78+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (6.1, 272 reviews)
$91+
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Renting a car in Glasgow

Renting a car in Glasgow costs $83 per day, on average, or $166 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Nashville Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Glasgow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Glasgow is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are, on average, 2% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Glasgow costs $83 per day, on average, or $166 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Nashville Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Glasgow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Glasgow is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are, on average, 2% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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