Introduction
Where to eat
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.

Where to Eat in Mallaig

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Terrace (West Highland Hotel) and Island View Restaurant (West Highland Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Mallaig

Mallaig in November
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mallaig in November
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mallaig

Plane

Although Mallaig doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Isle of Barra North Bay (BRR), which is located 61 miles from Mallaig.

Train

Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Mallaig is the busiest station in Mallaig. Another popular train station is Mallaig Morar, located 2 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Mallaig is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 124 miles from Mallaig. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Mallaig doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Isle of Barra North Bay (BRR), which is located 61 miles from Mallaig.

Train

Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Mallaig is the busiest station in Mallaig. Another popular train station is Mallaig Morar, located 2 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Mallaig is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 124 miles from Mallaig. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Mallaig

INVInverness
BRRIsle of Barra North Bay
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Mallaig

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,054 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 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, 264 reviews)
$151+
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The Old Library & Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (9, 624 reviews)
$217+
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West Highland Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2685 reviews)
$176+
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The Morar Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1827 reviews)
$129+
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Renting a car in Mallaig

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39.

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