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

Gairloch travel guide

Gairloch Tourism | Gairloch Guide

You're Going to Love Gairloch

Gairloch is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gairloch to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Gairloch

Gairloch in September
Estimated hotel price
£112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gairloch in September
Estimated hotel price
£112
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gairloch

Plane

Although Gairloch doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), which is located 66 km from Gairloch. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Gairloch departs from Inverness and takes around 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Gairloch is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 249 km from Gairloch. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Gairloch doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), which is located 66 km from Gairloch. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Gairloch departs from Inverness and takes around 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Gairloch is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 249 km from Gairloch. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Gairloch

INVInverness
SYYStornoway
BEBIsle of Benbecula

Airlines serving Gairloch

KLM
Good (1,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,173 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,504 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,904 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,925 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,708 reviews)
China Southern
Good (175 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,083 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,952 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (692 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (26 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gairloch

Most booked hotels in Gairloch

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Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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Shieldaig Lodge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£177+
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The Millcroft Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£143+
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Gairloch Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£83+
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Gairloch Highland Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£103+
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Old Inn
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£169+
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Hiring a car in Gairloch

Expect to pay £1.62 per litre in Gairloch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.39 and £25.86.

Expect to pay £1.62 per litre in Gairloch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.39 and £25.86.