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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. 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 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 Boston and takes around 15h 25m.

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 Dollar, 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 15h 25m.

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 Dollar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Islay

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
PIKGlasgow Prestwick
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Isle of Islay

Lufthansa
Good (8,292 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,590 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,267 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,111 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,669 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,416 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,450 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,795 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,923 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (681 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,112 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (245 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,854 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,943 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 $238 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, 1383 reviews)
$196+
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The Islay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 755 reviews)
$381+
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Another Place, The Machrie
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 397 reviews)
$228+
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Bridgend Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 795 reviews)
$159+
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Glenegedale House
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 166 reviews)
$238+
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Renting a car in Isle of Islay

Expect to pay $8.78 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 $105.39 and $140.51.

Expect to pay $8.78 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 $105.39 and $140.51.