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 November
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paisley in November
Estimated hotel price
£65
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 Ace, 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 Ace, among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Paisley

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Paisley

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 Paisley

Average rates range from around £75 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

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Ashtree House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Abbey Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Mill and Brae
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Glynhill Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£60+
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Harbury Lodge
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
£39+
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Hiring a car in Paisley

Hiring a car in Paisley costs £22 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Paisley.

Expect to pay £1.73 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 £20.67 and £27.56. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Paisley costs £22 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Paisley.

Expect to pay £1.73 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 £20.67 and £27.56. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Paisley

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