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.
Activities & attractions in Paisley
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
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.
Airlines serving Paisley
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
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.