Greenock travel guide

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You're Going to Love Greenock

With a population of 43,495, Greenock 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 Greenock to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Greenock

If you’re looking for affordable options, Toninos Pizzeria (24-25 Grey Place) and Word Up (210 Dalrymple Street) are great picks.

When to visit Greenock

Greenock in March
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel
Greenock in March
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Greenock in July, when the average temperature is 14 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 8 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Greenock, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Greenock

Plane

When flying to Greenock, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 22 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Greenock, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Greenock to Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around £78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £17 for a 3h 57m trip. Located 3 km from the city centre, Greenock Bogston, Strathclyde is the busiest station in Greenock. Another popular train station is Greenock Whinhill, Strathclyde, located 1.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Greenock is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 318 km from Greenock. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greenock, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Greenock takes 93 km and will cost you around £15. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 338 km.

Plane

When flying to Greenock, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 22 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Greenock, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Greenock to Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around £78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £17 for a 3h 57m trip. Located 3 km from the city centre, Greenock Bogston, Strathclyde is the busiest station in Greenock. Another popular train station is Greenock Whinhill, Strathclyde, located 1.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Greenock is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 318 km from Greenock. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greenock, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Greenock takes 93 km and will cost you around £15. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 338 km.

Airlines serving Greenock

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Greenock

Most booked hotels in Greenock

Golden Jubilee Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£87+
The Foresters Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£94+
Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£98+
The Tontine Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£91+
Travelodge Glasgow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£61+

Hiring a car in Greenock

Hiring a car in Greenock costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Greenock.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Greenock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Greenock is Full-size (Volkswagen Multivan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Active or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Greenock costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Greenock.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Greenock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Greenock is Full-size (Volkswagen Multivan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Active or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.