Gairloch travel guide

Gairloch Tourism | Gairloch Guide

You're Going to Love Gairloch

Gairloch is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gairloch to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Gairloch

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Badachro Inn (Badracho) and Shieldaig Lodge (Shieldaig Lodge Badachro) are great picks.

When to visit Gairloch

Gairloch in September
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gairloch in September
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gairloch

Plane

Although Gairloch doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), which is located 66 km from Gairloch. The shortest flight to Gairloch from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 17h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Gairloch is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 249 km from Gairloch. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Gairloch doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), which is located 66 km from Gairloch. The shortest flight to Gairloch from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 17h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Gairloch is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 249 km from Gairloch. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Gairloch

Airlines serving Gairloch

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (974 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,440 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,786 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (498 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (160 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gairloch

Most booked hotels in Gairloch

Shieldaig Lodge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 510 reviews)
$283+
The Millcroft
3 stars
Good (7.9, 816 reviews)
$171+
Gairloch Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 3022 reviews)
$129+
The Old Inn
3 stars
Good (7.2, 264 reviews)
$168+
Gairloch Highland Lodge
3 stars
Good (6.9, 616 reviews)
$167+

Renting a car in Gairloch

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Gairloch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47.

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Gairloch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47.