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. We recommend you stay at least 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Paisley has to offer.

Where to Eat in Paisley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cafe Fairfull (12A High Street) and Barga (25 New St) are great picks.

When to visit Paisley

Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
£45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
£45
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 2 miles from the city centre.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Paisley, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Paisley to Manchester takes 3h 10m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £36 for a 4h 05m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Paisley Glasgow , Glasgow City is the busiest station in Paisley. Another popular train station is Paisley Hawkhead, located 1.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 49 miles from Paisley. You’ll find branches of INTERRENT and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 60 miles and will cost you around £27. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 205 miles.

Plane

When flying to Paisley, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Paisley, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Paisley to Manchester takes 3h 10m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £36 for a 4h 05m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Paisley Glasgow , Glasgow City is the busiest station in Paisley. Another popular train station is Paisley Hawkhead, located 1.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 49 miles from Paisley. You’ll find branches of INTERRENT and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 60 miles and will cost you around £27. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airports near Paisley

Airlines serving Paisley

Lufthansa
Good (4,012 reviews)
KLM
Good (759 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,469 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,798 reviews)
SWISS
Good (869 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,139 reviews)
Air France
Good (889 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,642 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,395 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,991 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,470 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (445 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,666 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (782 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (213 reviews)
Finnair
Good (941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (738 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,054 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (776 reviews)
LOT
Good (652 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paisley

Average rates range from around £81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £88 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley

Most booked hotels in Paisley

Golden Jubilee Hotel
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£74+
Bowfield Hotel and Spa
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£131+
Ingliston Country Club Hotel
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£87+
The Abbey Inn
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£58+
Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£47+
Travelodge Glasgow Airport
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£35+

Hiring a car in Paisley

Hiring a car in Paisley costs £22 per day, on average, or £44 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Glasgow Intl.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.75 and £23.67. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Ford Transit Connect Cargo or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Paisley costs £22 per day, on average, or £44 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Glasgow Intl.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.75 and £23.67. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Ford Transit Connect Cargo or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.