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, 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 3 km 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 Manchester takes 3h 25m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £24 for a 4h 46m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Paisley Glasgow , Glasgow City is the busiest station in Paisley. Another popular train station is Paisley Hawkhead, located 2.7 km from the 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 105 km and will cost you around £10. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 314 km.

Plane

When flying to Paisley, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 3 km 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 Manchester takes 3h 25m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £24 for a 4h 46m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Paisley Glasgow , Glasgow City is the busiest station in Paisley. Another popular train station is Paisley Hawkhead, located 2.7 km from the 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 105 km and will cost you around £10. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Paisley

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Paisley

Lufthansa
Good (7,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,109 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (808 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,847 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,152 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paisley

Average rates range from around £104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £87 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)
£176+
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The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Ingliston Country Club Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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The Abbey Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Travelodge Glasgow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£80+
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Hiring a car in Paisley

Hiring a car in Paisley costs £31 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Glasgow Intl.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Paisley costs £31 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Glasgow Intl.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Paisley

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