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Isle of Islay travel guide

Isle of Islay Tourism | Isle of Islay Guide

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With a population of 3,457, Isle of Islay is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Isle of Islay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Isle of Islay

Isle of Islay in November
Estimated hotel price
£123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Islay in November
Estimated hotel price
£123
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Isle of Islay

Plane

When flying to Isle of Islay, you’ll arrive at Isle of Islay Glenegedale (ILY), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Isle of Islay departs from Glasgow and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Islay is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 117 miles from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Isle of Islay, you’ll arrive at Isle of Islay Glenegedale (ILY), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Isle of Islay departs from Glasgow and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Islay is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 117 miles from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Islay

LDYLondonderry Eglinton
PIKGlasgow Prestwick
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Isle of Islay

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,860 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,813 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,319 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,462 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,835 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,098 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (297 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,303 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (668 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,482 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in Isle of Islay

Average rates range from around £142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £175 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Islay

Most booked hotels in Isle of Islay

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No. 1 Charlotte Street
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£139+
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Cala Sith Guesthouse
1 star
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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The Islay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£286+
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Bridgend Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£139+
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Another Place, The Machrie
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£202+
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Hiring a car in Isle of Islay

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Isle of Islay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.83 and £22.43.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Isle of Islay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.83 and £22.43.