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

East Kilbride travel guide

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You're Going to Love East Kilbride

With a population of 74,231, East Kilbride is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. East Kilbride deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit East Kilbride

East Kilbride in August
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel
East Kilbride in August
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to East Kilbride

Plane

When flying to East Kilbride, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 12 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving East Kilbride, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from East Kilbride to Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around £89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £157 for a 4h 31m trip.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to East Kilbride, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to East Kilbride takes 87 miles and will cost you around £22. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

When flying to East Kilbride, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 12 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving East Kilbride, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from East Kilbride to Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around £89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £157 for a 4h 31m trip.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to East Kilbride, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to East Kilbride takes 87 miles and will cost you around £22. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near East Kilbride

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving East Kilbride

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
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of East Kilbride

Most booked hotels in East Kilbride

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The Golden Jubilee Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Travelodge Glasgow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£68+
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Glynhill Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£87+
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Normandy Hotel (Near Glasgow Airport)
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£82+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Hamilton
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£49+
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Hiring a car in East Kilbride

Hiring a car in East Kilbride costs £41 per day, on average, or £82 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Glasgow Intl.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in East Kilbride (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 East Kilbride is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in East Kilbride costs £41 per day, on average, or £82 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Glasgow Intl.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in East Kilbride (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 East Kilbride is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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