Introduction
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 April
Estimated hotel price
$158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Islay in April
Estimated hotel price
$158
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 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Isle of Islay from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 27h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Islay is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 117 miles from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Isle of Islay, you’ll arrive at Isle of Islay Glenegedale (ILY), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Isle of Islay from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 27h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Islay is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 117 miles from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Islay

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
PIKGlasgow Prestwick
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Isle of Islay

Lufthansa
Good (8,033 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,007 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,427 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,959 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,592 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,754 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,092 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,422 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,378 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (308 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (216 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,586 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,921 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,824 reviews)
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Where to stay in Isle of Islay

Average rates range from around $344 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $416 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 (9.1, 1288 reviews)
$282+
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The Islay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 799 reviews)
$381+
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Bridgend Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 740 reviews)
$215+
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Another Place, The Machrie
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 367 reviews)
$408+
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Renting a car in Isle of Islay

Expect to pay $7.99 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 $95.85 and $127.80.

Expect to pay $7.99 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 $95.85 and $127.80.