Isle of Arran travel guide

Isle of Arran Tourism | Isle of Arran Guide

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Isle of Arran is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Isle of Arran has to offer.

When to visit Isle of Arran

Isle of Arran in January
Estimated hotel price
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Isle of Arran in January
Estimated hotel price
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Isle of Arran

Plane

Although Isle of Arran doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 59 km from Isle of Arran.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Arran is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 133 km from Isle of Arran. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Isle of Arran doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 59 km from Isle of Arran.

Car

Another option to get to Isle of Arran is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 133 km from Isle of Arran. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Isle of Arran

Airlines serving Isle of Arran

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,416 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,024 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in Isle of Arran

Average rates range from around $240 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $320 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Isle of Arran

Most booked hotels in Isle of Arran

Lochranza Youth Hostel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$53+
Burlington Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$183+
Glenisle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
$243+
The Arran Lodge & Arran Sleep Huts
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$104+

Hiring a car in Isle of Arran

Expect to pay $2.85 per litre in Isle of Arran (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.18 and $45.57. The most frequently booked car type in Isle of Arran is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.85 per litre in Isle of Arran (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.18 and $45.57. The most frequently booked car type in Isle of Arran is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.