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.

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 Avis, 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.

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 Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Islay

Airlines serving Isle of Islay

Lufthansa
Good (7,156 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,030 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,778 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,273 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,081 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,292 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (994 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,130 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (263 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,120 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,494 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,813 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,787 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (152 reviews)
China Southern
Good (99 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,713 reviews)
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Where to stay in Isle of Islay

Average rates range from around $246 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $439 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Islay

Most booked hotels in Isle of Islay

Glenegedale House
5 stars
Excellent (9.9, 163 reviews)
$439+
Bridgend Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 643 reviews)
$199+
Another Place, The Machrie
4 stars
Excellent (9, 315 reviews)
$351+
No. 1 Charlotte Street
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1099 reviews)
$199+
The Islay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 831 reviews)
$381+

Renting a car in Isle of Islay

Expect to pay $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20.

Expect to pay $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20.

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