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

Stornoway travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stornoway

With a population of 5,423, Stornoway is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Stornoway deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Stornoway

Stornoway in March
Estimated hotel price
£92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stornoway in March
Estimated hotel price
£92
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Stornoway in August, when the average temperature is 14 °C, and the highest can go up to 16 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Stornoway, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Stornoway

Plane

When flying to Stornoway, you’ll arrive at Stornoway Airport (SYY), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Stornoway include British Airways, KLM and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Stornoway departs from Inverness and takes around 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Stornoway is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 196 miles from Stornoway. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Stornoway, you’ll arrive at Stornoway Airport (SYY), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Stornoway include British Airways, KLM and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Stornoway departs from Inverness and takes around 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Stornoway is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 196 miles from Stornoway. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Stornoway

INVInverness
SYYStornoway
BRRIsle of Barra North Bay

Airlines serving Stornoway

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (17 reviews)
Blue Islands
Good (8 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stornoway

Average rates range from around £142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £247 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stornoway

Most booked hotels in Stornoway

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Stornoway Bed and Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£143+
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Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£134+
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Cabarfeidh Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£189+
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The Crown Inn
1 star
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£97+
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Caladh Inn
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£127+
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Hiring a car in Stornoway

Hiring a car in Stornoway costs £58 per day, on average, or £115 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Stornoway (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.

Hiring a car in Stornoway costs £58 per day, on average, or £115 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Stornoway (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.

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