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 25 miles 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 164 miles 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 25 miles 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 164 miles 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 (8,227 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,568 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,059 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,476 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,538 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,148 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,969 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,558 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,466 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,591 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,376 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 £106 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 (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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New Lanark Mill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£135+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74
3 stars
Good (7.9, 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 93% cheaper than airport locations in Lanark.

Expect to pay £1.62 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 £19.33 and £25.77.

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 93% cheaper than airport locations in Lanark.

Expect to pay £1.62 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 £19.33 and £25.77.