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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 March
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Islay in March
Estimated hotel price
$155
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 Boston and takes around 15h 20m.

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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 Boston and takes around 15h 20m.

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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Islay

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
PIKGlasgow Prestwick
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Isle of Islay

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (647 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,218 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,655 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,638 reviews)
China Southern
Good (122 reviews)
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Where to stay in Isle of Islay

Average rates range from around $179 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $212 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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Glenegedale House
5 stars
Excellent (10, 164 reviews)
$212+
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No. 1 Charlotte Street
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1229 reviews)
$185+
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Bridgend Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 713 reviews)
$159+
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Another Place, The Machrie
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 357 reviews)
$232+
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Renting a car in Isle of Islay

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.