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

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 February
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oban in February
Estimated hotel price
£69
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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Oban

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Oban

KLM
Good (1,596 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,110 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,459 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,024 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,861 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,538 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,631 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,449 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oban

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £204 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Oban

Most booked hotels in Oban

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Bonawe House Holiday Cottages
0 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Loch Melfort Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Loch Aweside Forest Cabins
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Perle Oban Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Taychreggan, Signature Collection by Eight Continents
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Oban Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Hiring a car in Oban

Expect to pay £1.73 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 £20.67 and £27.56.

Expect to pay £1.73 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 £20.67 and £27.56.

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