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 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Stornoway from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 15h 45m.

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 Turo, 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 15h 45m.

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 Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Stornoway

INVInverness
SYYStornoway
BEBIsle of Benbecula

Airlines serving Stornoway

KLM
Good (1,553 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,150 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,487 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,634 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,920 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,689 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,892 reviews)
China Southern
Good (168 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,079 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,849 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (26 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stornoway

Average rates range from around $190 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $352 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stornoway

Most booked hotels in Stornoway

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Stornoway Bed and Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 748 reviews)
$170+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 944 reviews)
$190+
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Cabarfeidh Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 437 reviews)
$223+
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Caladh Inn
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1154 reviews)
$159+
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The Crown Inn
1 star
Good (7.4, 1338 reviews)
$238+
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Sandwick Bay
3 stars
Good (7, 530 reviews)
$154+
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Renting a car in Stornoway

Expect to pay $7.84 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 $94.03 and $125.37.

Expect to pay $7.84 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 $94.03 and $125.37.

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