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Callander travel guide

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You're Going to Love Callander

With a population of 3,120, Callander 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 Callander to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Callander

Callander in January
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Callander in January
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Callander

Plane

Although Callander doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 27 miles from Callander. The shortest domestic flight to Callander departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Callander, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Callander 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.

Car

Another option to get to Callander is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 44 miles from Callander. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Callander, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Callander takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Plane

Although Callander doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 27 miles from Callander. The shortest domestic flight to Callander departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Callander, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Callander 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.

Car

Another option to get to Callander is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 44 miles from Callander. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Callander, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Callander takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Callander

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Callander

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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ITA Airways
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Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Callander

Average rates range from around £103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £107 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Callander

Most booked hotels in Callander

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Roman Camp Country House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£171+
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The Abbotsford
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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The Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Dalgair House Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£78+
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Dreadnought Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£63+
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Hiring a car in Callander

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Callander (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 Callander is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Callander (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 Callander is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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