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, Weavers (1 Stow Brae) and Cafe Fairfull (12A High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Paisley

Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
$59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
$59
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 3 km 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 Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $97 for a 3h 18m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city center, Paisley Glasgow , Glasgow City is the busiest station in Paisley. Another popular train station is Paisley Hawkhead, located 2.7 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 78 km from Paisley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 97 km and will cost you around $17. From Inverness, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

When flying to Paisley, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 3 km 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 Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $97 for a 3h 18m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city center, Paisley Glasgow , Glasgow City is the busiest station in Paisley. Another popular train station is Paisley Hawkhead, located 2.7 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 78 km from Paisley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 97 km and will cost you around $17. From Inverness, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 354 km.

Airlines serving Paisley

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,784 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paisley

Average rates range from around $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $90 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley

Most booked hotels in Paisley

Golden Jubilee Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1797 reviews)
$111+
Ingliston Country Club Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1160 reviews)
$137+
Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4002 reviews)
$118+
Abbey Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1331 reviews)
$98+
Travelodge Glasgow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, 87 reviews)
$77+
Glynhill Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, 3308 reviews)
$101+

Renting a car in Paisley

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. Compact (Opel Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Paisley, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. Compact (Opel Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Paisley, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.