Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Mallaig travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mallaig

With a population of 780, Mallaig is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mallaig to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Mallaig

Mallaig in January
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mallaig in January
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mallaig

Plane

Although Mallaig doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 123 km from Mallaig.

Train

Located 0.3 km from the city center, Mallaig is the busiest station in Mallaig. Another popular train station is Mallaig Morar, located 4 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Mallaig is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 199 km from Mallaig. You’ll find branches of Avis and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Mallaig doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 123 km from Mallaig.

Train

Located 0.3 km from the city center, Mallaig is the busiest station in Mallaig. Another popular train station is Mallaig Morar, located 4 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Mallaig is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 199 km from Mallaig. You’ll find branches of Avis and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Mallaig

INVInverness
SYYStornoway
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Mallaig

KLM
Good (1,440 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,718 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,676 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,049 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,164 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,623 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,172 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,243 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (659 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (188 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,685 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,904 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,435 reviews)
China Southern
Good (133 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mallaig

Most booked hotels in Mallaig

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Rhenetra
0 stars
Excellent (9.4, 301 reviews)
$139+
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Arisaig Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 691 reviews)
$254+
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West Highland Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 2966 reviews)
$142+
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Thistles on Skye
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, 1 review)
$364+
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The Morar Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2091 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Mallaig

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Mallaig (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23.

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Mallaig (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23.