Isle of Islay travel guide

Isle of Islay Tourism | Isle of Islay Guide

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With a population of 3,457, Isle of Islay is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Isle of Islay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Isle of Islay

Isle of Islay in August
Estimated hotel price
$191
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Islay in August
Estimated hotel price
$191
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Isle of Islay

Plane

When flying to Isle of Islay, you’ll arrive at Isle of Islay Glenegedale (ILY), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Isle of Islay from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 36h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Islay is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 117 miles from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Isle of Islay, you’ll arrive at Isle of Islay Glenegedale (ILY), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Isle of Islay from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 36h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Islay is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 117 miles from Isle of Islay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Islay

Airlines serving Isle of Islay

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (185 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,444 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
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Where to stay in Isle of Islay

Average rates range from around $241 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $319 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Islay

Most booked hotels in Isle of Islay

The Islay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 404 reviews)
$356+
Glenegedale House
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, 24 reviews)
$319+
Bridgend Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 420 reviews)
$175+
The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 286 reviews)
$380+
No. 1 Charlotte Street
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 906 reviews)
$181+

Renting a car in Isle of Islay

Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Isle of Islay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26.

Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Isle of Islay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26.