Introduction
What to do
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 April
Estimated hotel price
£118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gairloch in April
Estimated hotel price
£118
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 British Airways, Loganair, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Gairloch departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 10m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 British Airways, Loganair, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Gairloch departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 10m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Gairloch

INVInverness
SYYStornoway
BRRIsle of Barra North Bay

Airlines serving Gairloch

KLM
Good (1,526 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,598 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,834 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,903 reviews)
China Southern
Good (153 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,044 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,651 reviews)
Loganair
Good (25 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gairloch

Most booked hotels in Gairloch

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Shieldaig Lodge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£253+
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The Millcroft Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£151+
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Gairloch Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£98+
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Gairloch Highland Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£101+
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The Old Inn
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£130+
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Hiring a car in Gairloch

Expect to pay £1.59 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 £18.99 and £25.31.

Expect to pay £1.59 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 £18.99 and £25.31.