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

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Isle of Islay has to offer.

When to visit Isle of Islay

Isle of Islay in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Islay in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 15h 10m.

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 Turo and U-Save, 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 15h 10m.

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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Islay

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
PIKGlasgow Prestwick
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Isle of Islay

Lufthansa
Good (8,238 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,229 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,083 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,594 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,663 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,230 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,667 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,464 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (684 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (242 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,930 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,463 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,982 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,920 reviews)
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Where to stay in Isle of Islay

Average rates range from around $225 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $247 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Islay

Most booked hotels in Isle of Islay

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No. 1 Charlotte Street
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1362 reviews)
$203+
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Bridgend Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 787 reviews)
$160+
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The Islay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 762 reviews)
$381+
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Another Place, The Machrie
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 392 reviews)
$299+
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Glenegedale House
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 166 reviews)
$247+
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Renting a car in Isle of Islay

Expect to pay $8.59 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 $103.11 and $137.49.

Expect to pay $8.59 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 $103.11 and $137.49.