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

Hamilton travel guide

Hamilton Tourism | Hamilton Guide

You're Going to Love Hamilton

With a population of 47 615, Hamilton is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hamilton to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Hamilton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tony Macaroni - Hamilton (Palace Grounds Rd) and Da Antonio Restaurant (31 Campbell Street) are great picks.

When to visit Hamilton

Hamilton in January
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in January
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hamilton

Plane

Although Hamilton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 26 km from Hamilton. The shortest domestic flight to Hamilton departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hamilton to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Hamilton West is the busiest station in Hamilton. Another popular train station is Hamilton Central, located 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 281 km from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 113 km and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 177 km.

Plane

Although Hamilton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 26 km from Hamilton. The shortest domestic flight to Hamilton departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hamilton to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Hamilton West is the busiest station in Hamilton. Another popular train station is Hamilton Central, located 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 281 km from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 113 km and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 177 km.

Airports near Hamilton

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Hamilton

Lufthansa
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KLM
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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 Hamilton

Most booked hotels in Hamilton

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Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Holiday Inn Express Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Dakota Eurocentral
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Best Western Motherwell Centre Moorings Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Holiday Inn Express Strathclyde Park M74, Jct.5
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Strathclyde
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Hamilton

Hiring a car in Hamilton costs £35 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Hamilton.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Hamilton (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. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hamilton, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Hamilton costs £35 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Hamilton.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Hamilton (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. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hamilton, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

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