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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Airdrie travel guide

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You're Going to Love Airdrie

With a population of 35 440, Airdrie is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Airdrie deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Airdrie

If you’re looking for affordable options, Trattoria Guidi (122 Deedes Street) and Razias Groups 20+ (10 Stirling Street) are great picks.

When to visit Airdrie

Airdrie in August
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Airdrie in August
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Airdrie

Plane

Although Airdrie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 28 km from Airdrie. The shortest domestic flight to Airdrie departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Airdrie, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Airdrie to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Airdrie is the busiest station in Airdrie. Another popular train station is Airdrie Drumgelloch, located 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Airdrie is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 288 km from Airdrie. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Airdrie, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Airdrie takes 113 km and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 177 km.

Plane

Although Airdrie doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 28 km from Airdrie. The shortest domestic flight to Airdrie departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Airdrie, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Airdrie to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Airdrie is the busiest station in Airdrie. Another popular train station is Airdrie Drumgelloch, located 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Airdrie is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 288 km from Airdrie. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Airdrie, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Airdrie takes 113 km and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 177 km.

Airports near Airdrie

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Airdrie

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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ITA Airways
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Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Airdrie

Average rates range from around £114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £172 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Airdrie

Most booked hotels in Airdrie

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Craig Park House
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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The Orange Fox Lux Room and Hot Tub at The Grumpy Schnauzer Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£215+
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Shawlee Cottage
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Knight's Rest Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Alona Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Black Bull With Rooms
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Hiring a car in Airdrie

Hiring a car in Airdrie costs £34 per day, on average, or £68 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Airdrie.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Airdrie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Airdrie is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Airdrie costs £34 per day, on average, or £68 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Airdrie.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Airdrie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Airdrie is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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