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

Paisley travel guide

Paisley Tourism | Paisley Guide

You're Going to Love Paisley

With a population of 73,074, Paisley is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Paisley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Paisley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Punto (4 St James Terrace Lochwinnoch Road Kilmacolm) and Weavers (1 Stow Brae) are great picks.

When to visit Paisley

Paisley in April
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paisley in April
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Paisley

Plane

When flying to Paisley, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 2 miles from the city center.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paisley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Paisley to Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around $119 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $79 for a 4h 46m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city center, Paisley Glasgow , Glasgow City is the busiest station in Paisley. Another popular train station is Paisley Hawkhead, located 1.7 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 49 miles from Paisley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 80 miles and will cost you around $13. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 230 miles.

Plane

When flying to Paisley, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 2 miles from the city center.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paisley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Paisley to Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around $119 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $79 for a 4h 46m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city center, Paisley Glasgow , Glasgow City is the busiest station in Paisley. Another popular train station is Paisley Hawkhead, located 1.7 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 49 miles from Paisley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 80 miles and will cost you around $13. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airports near Paisley

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Paisley

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paisley

Average rates range from around $109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $118 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley

Most booked hotels in Paisley

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The Golden Jubilee Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1726 reviews)
$117+
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Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3129 reviews)
$98+
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Ingliston Country Club Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1880 reviews)
$138+
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The Abbey Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1393 reviews)
$94+
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Travelodge Glasgow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, 135 reviews)
$91+
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Glynhill Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, 2639 reviews)
$117+
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Renting a car in Paisley

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Paisley (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. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Paisley (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. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Paisley

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