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

Bathgate travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bathgate

With a population of 15.337, Bathgate is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bathgate has to offer.

When to visit Bathgate

Bathgate in January
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bathgate in January
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bathgate

Plane

When flying to Bathgate, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Bathgate include easyJet, Loganair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Bathgate departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Bathgate is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 176 miles from Bathgate. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Manchester.

Plane

When flying to Bathgate, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Bathgate include easyJet, Loganair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Bathgate departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Bathgate is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 176 miles from Bathgate. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Bathgate

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Bathgate

Lufthansa
Good (8,278 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,589 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,104 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,244 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,654 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,366 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,776 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,445 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,516 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,379 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bathgate

Most booked hotels in Bathgate

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Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Newbridge/The Bridge Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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Rooms at Tarrareoch
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Best Western The Hilcroft Hotel West Lothian
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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The Hawes Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
0 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Hiring a car in Bathgate

Hiring a car in Bathgate costs £27 per day, on average, or £81 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Bathgate.

Expect to pay £1.75 per litre in Bathgate (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.00 and £28.00. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bathgate, while also 9% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Bathgate costs £27 per day, on average, or £81 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Bathgate.

Expect to pay £1.75 per litre in Bathgate (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.00 and £28.00. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bathgate, while also 9% cheaper than other types, on average.