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 August
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stornoway in August
Estimated hotel price
$115
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 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Stornoway from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 27h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Stornoway is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 196 miles from Stornoway. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Stornoway, you’ll arrive at Stornoway Airport (SYY), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Stornoway from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 27h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Stornoway is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 196 miles from Stornoway. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Stornoway

INVInverness
SYYStornoway
BRRIsle of Barra North Bay

Airlines serving Stornoway

KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,360 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,953 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,820 reviews)
China Southern
Good (110 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (280 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,022 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (19 reviews)
Blue Islands
Good (8 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stornoway

Average rates range from around $175 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $354 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stornoway

Most booked hotels in Stornoway

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Hebridean Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 179 reviews)
$215+
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Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 914 reviews)
$244+
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The Crown Inn
1 star
Good (7.6, 1299 reviews)
$133+
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Sandwick Bay Guest House
3 stars
Good (7.5, 518 reviews)
$185+
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Caladh Inn
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1102 reviews)
$194+
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Renting a car in Stornoway

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.

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