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

Paisley travel guide

Paisley Tourism | Paisley Guide

You're Going to Love Paisley

With a population of 73.074, Paisley 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 Paisley to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Paisley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Weavers (1 Stow Brae) and Abbey Inn Paisley (Barrhead Road) are great picks.

When to visit Paisley

Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Paisley

Plane

When flying to Paisley, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 299 km from Paisley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Plane

When flying to Paisley, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 299 km from Paisley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Paisley

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Paisley

Lufthansa
Good (8,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,396 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,229 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,598 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,780 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (924 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,578 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,812 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,146 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,404 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,363 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,481 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paisley

Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £82 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley

Most booked hotels in Paisley

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Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Mill and Brae
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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The West Highland Way Hotel and Retreat Accommodation
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Travelodge Glasgow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£81+
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Glynhill Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£90+
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Premier Inn Glasgow - Paisley
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£55+
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Hiring a car in Paisley

Hiring a car in Paisley costs £27 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Paisley.

Expect to pay £1.59 per litre in Paisley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.07 and £25.43. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Paisley costs £27 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Paisley.

Expect to pay £1.59 per litre in Paisley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.07 and £25.43. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Paisley

Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

£24/day

Compact SUV

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£24/day

Compact
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