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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
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
£44
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 Inverness takes 3h 20m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £18 for a 3h 25m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 65 miles and will cost you around £9. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £27 for a journey of 195 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 Inverness takes 3h 20m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £18 for a 3h 25m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 65 miles and will cost you around £9. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £27 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Paisley

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Paisley

Lufthansa
Good (7,285 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,381 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,235 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,687 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,987 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,865 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,912 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,303 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,608 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,880 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,461 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,102 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,319 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,942 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (952 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paisley

Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £84 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)
£152+
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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)
£89+
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Ingliston Country Club Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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Abbey Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Travelodge Glasgow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£67+
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Hiring a car in Paisley

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

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Paisley.

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 £16.17 and £21.56. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Paisley.

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 £16.17 and £21.56. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Paisley

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