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

Lanark travel guide

Lanark Tourism | Lanark Guide

You're Going to Love Lanark

With a population of 8 151, Lanark 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 Lanark to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Lanark

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Tours•Sightseeing

When to visit Lanark

Lanark in April
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lanark in April
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lanark

Plane

Although Lanark doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 40 km from Lanark. The shortest domestic flight to Lanark departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Lanark is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 263 km from Lanark. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Plane

Although Lanark doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 40 km from Lanark. The shortest domestic flight to Lanark departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Lanark is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 263 km from Lanark. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Lanark

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Lanark

Lufthansa
Good (8,224 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,211 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,061 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,554 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,174 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,981 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,595 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,473 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,596 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,487 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lanark

Average rates range from around £93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £115 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lanark

Most booked hotels in Lanark

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Station House
3 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Douglashall B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Burnhead Farm B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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New Lanark Mill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£122+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£44+
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The Popinjay
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£95+
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Hiring a car in Lanark

Hiring a car in Lanark costs £22 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 58% cheaper than airport locations in Lanark.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Lanark (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.62 and £26.16.

Hiring a car in Lanark costs £22 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 58% cheaper than airport locations in Lanark.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Lanark (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.62 and £26.16.