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.

Where to Eat in Gairloch

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Badachro Inn (Badracho) and Shieldaig Lodge (Shieldaig Lodge Badachro) are great picks.

When to visit Gairloch

Gairloch in October
Estimated hotel price
£87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gairloch in October
Estimated hotel price
£87
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 41 miles 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 155 miles from Gairloch. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Gairloch doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), which is located 41 miles 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 155 miles from Gairloch. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Gairloch

Airlines serving Gairloch

KLM
Good (1,356 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,841 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,887 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,680 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,548 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,921 reviews)
China Southern
Good (151 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,450 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,979 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (668 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (297 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,430 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (18 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gairloch

Average rates range from around £129 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £95 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gairloch

Most booked hotels in Gairloch

Shieldaig Lodge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£90+
Gairloch Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£65+
The Millcroft Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£109+
The Old Inn
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£124+
Gairloch Highland Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£148+

Hiring a car in Gairloch

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.14 and £21.52.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.14 and £21.52.