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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, Punto (4 St James Terrace Lochwinnoch Road Kilmacolm) and Weavers (1 Stow Brae) are great picks.

When to visit Paisley

Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
£43
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

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paisley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Paisley to Edinburgh takes 1h 36m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £32 for a 3h 26m 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 Manchester, which is about 186 miles from Paisley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 65 miles and will cost you around £16. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £31 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

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

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paisley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Paisley to Edinburgh takes 1h 36m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £32 for a 3h 26m 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 Manchester, which is about 186 miles from Paisley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 65 miles and will cost you around £16. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £31 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Paisley

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Paisley

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,962 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,157 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,977 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paisley

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley

Most booked hotels in Paisley

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Bowfield Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£147+
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The Golden Jubilee Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Ingliston Country Club Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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The Abbey Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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The West Highland Way Pitches
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Hiring a car in Paisley

Hiring a car in Paisley costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Paisley.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.92 and £21.22. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Paisley costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Paisley.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.92 and £21.22. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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