Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Renfrew travel guide

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You're Going to Love Renfrew

With a population of 19,894, Renfrew 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 Renfrew to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Renfrew

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ristorante Piccolo Mondo (63 Hairst Street) and The Ferry Inn (1 Clyde Street) are great picks.

When to visit Renfrew

Renfrew in January
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Renfrew in January
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Renfrew

Plane

When flying to Renfrew, 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 Renfrew, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Renfrew to Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around £89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £157 for a 4h 31m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city centre, Renfrew Scotstounhill, Glasgow City is the busiest station in Renfrew. Another popular train station is Renfrew Cardonald, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Renfrew is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 186 miles from Renfrew. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Renfrew, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Renfrew takes 87 miles and will cost you around £22. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

When flying to Renfrew, 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 Renfrew, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Renfrew to Manchester takes 3h 18m and costs around £89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £157 for a 4h 31m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city centre, Renfrew Scotstounhill, Glasgow City is the busiest station in Renfrew. Another popular train station is Renfrew Cardonald, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Renfrew is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 186 miles from Renfrew. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Renfrew, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Renfrew takes 87 miles and will cost you around £22. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Renfrew

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Renfrew

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Renfrew

Most booked hotels in Renfrew

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Leonardo Royal Hotel Glasgow
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Voco Grand Central Glasgow
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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Motel One Glasgow
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Yotel Glasgow
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Normandy Hotel (Near Glasgow Airport)
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£82+
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Revolver
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£25+
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Hiring a car in Renfrew

Hiring a car in Renfrew costs £47 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Glasgow Intl.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Renfrew (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Renfrew is Full-size (Renault Trafic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Renfrew costs £47 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Glasgow Intl.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Renfrew (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Renfrew is Full-size (Renault Trafic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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