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

Stornoway travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stornoway

With a population of 5.423, Stornoway is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Stornoway deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Stornoway

Stornoway in January
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stornoway in January
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Stornoway in August, when the average temperature is 57.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 60.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Stornoway, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Stornoway

Plane

When flying to Stornoway, you’ll arrive at Stornoway Airport (SYY), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Stornoway from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 35h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Stornoway is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 316 km from Stornoway. You’ll find branches of Sixt and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Stornoway, you’ll arrive at Stornoway Airport (SYY), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Stornoway from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 35h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Stornoway is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 316 km from Stornoway. You’ll find branches of Sixt and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Stornoway

INVInverness
SYYStornoway
BEBIsle of Benbecula

Airlines serving Stornoway

Lufthansa
Good (8,298 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,273 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,687 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,713 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,923 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,953 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,865 reviews)
China Southern
Good (184 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,121 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,204 reviews)
Loganair
Good (27 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (36 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stornoway

Average rates range from around $176 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $278 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stornoway

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Stornoway Bed and Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 768 reviews)
$136+
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Renting a car in Stornoway

Expect to pay $8.86 per gallon in Stornoway (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $106.29 and $141.73.

Expect to pay $8.86 per gallon in Stornoway (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $106.29 and $141.73.

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