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 May
Estimated hotel price
£115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gairloch in May
Estimated hotel price
£115
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 Loganair, British Airways, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Gairloch departs from Inverness and takes around 40m.

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 Turo and Avis, 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 Loganair, British Airways, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Gairloch departs from Inverness and takes around 40m.

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 Turo and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Gairloch

INVInverness
SYYStornoway
BEBIsle of Benbecula

Airlines serving Gairloch

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,373 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,562 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,496 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,889 reviews)
China Southern
Good (146 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,016 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,553 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gairloch

Most booked hotels in Gairloch

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The Old School House B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£156+
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Shieldaig Lodge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£156+
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Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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The Millcroft Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£104+
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Gairloch Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£64+
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The Old Inn
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£94+
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Hiring a car in Gairloch

Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.51 and £23.35.

Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.51 and £23.35.