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How to get there
Where to stay
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Oban travel guide

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You're Going to Love Oban

With a population of 8,081, Oban is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Oban deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Oban

Oban in January
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oban in January
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Oban

Plane

Although Oban doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 88 km from Oban.

Car

Another option to get to Oban is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 150 km from Oban. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Oban doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 88 km from Oban.

Car

Another option to get to Oban is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 150 km from Oban. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Oban

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Oban

Lufthansa
Good (8,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,556 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,159 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,479 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,109 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,945 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,462 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,449 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,364 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oban

Average rates range from around £110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £219 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Oban

Most booked hotels in Oban

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Airdeny Chalets
0 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£127+
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Loch Melfort Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Perle Oban Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£149+
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Taychreggan, Signature Collection by Eight Continents
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£159+
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The Airds Hotel and Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£124+
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Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£251+
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Hiring a car in Oban

Expect to pay £1.60 per litre in Oban (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.11 and £25.47.

Expect to pay £1.60 per litre in Oban (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.11 and £25.47.

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