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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 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Isle of Islay from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 25h 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 Turo, 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 25h 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 Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Islay

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
PIKGlasgow Prestwick
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Isle of Islay

Lufthansa
Good (8,153 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,014 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,476 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,020 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,632 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,371 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,422 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,440 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,475 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,962 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,678 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,918 reviews)
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Where to stay in Isle of Islay

Average rates range from around $260 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $304 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 (9.6, 164 reviews)
$304+
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No1 Charlotte Street
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1311 reviews)
$281+
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Bridgend Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 751 reviews)
$214+
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The Islay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 784 reviews)
$381+
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Another Place, The Machrie
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 376 reviews)
$305+
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Renting a car in Isle of Islay

Expect to pay $7.57 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 $90.85 and $121.13.

Expect to pay $7.57 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 $90.85 and $121.13.