With a population of 6,594, Lerwick is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lerwick has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lerwick in July, when the average temperature is 12 °C, and the highest can go up to 14 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Lerwick, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
Lerwick is served by 2 airports: Lerwick/Tingwall (LWK) and Sumburgh Airport, Shetland (LSI). The closest to the city centre of Lerwick is Lerwick/Tingwall, which is located 4 miles from the city centre. Further away is Sumburgh Airport, Shetland, 20 miles from the centre of Lerwick. The shortest domestic flight to Lerwick departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h 05m.
Hiring a car in Lerwick costs £70 per day, on average, or £280 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Lerwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Lerwick is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Cee'd or similar) is, on average, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.