Gairloch travel guide

Gairloch Tourism | Gairloch Guide

You're Going to Love Gairloch

Gairloch 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 Gairloch to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Gairloch

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Badachro Inn (Badracho) and Shieldaig Lodge (Shieldaig Lodge Badachro) are great picks.

When to visit Gairloch

Gairloch in April
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gairloch in April
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gairloch

Plane

Although Gairloch doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), which is located 66 km from Gairloch. The shortest flight to Gairloch from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 19h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Gairloch is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 249 km from Gairloch. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Gairloch doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Stornoway Airport (SYY), which is located 66 km from Gairloch. The shortest flight to Gairloch from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 19h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Gairloch is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 249 km from Gairloch. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Gairloch

Airlines serving Gairloch

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (957 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,778 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (515 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gairloch

Most booked hotels in Gairloch

Shieldaig Lodge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 508 reviews)
$258+
The Millcroft Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 755 reviews)
$127+
Gairloch Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2978 reviews)
$91+
The Old Inn
3 stars
Good (7.1, 254 reviews)
$152+
Gairloch Highland Lodge
3 stars
Good (6.8, 581 reviews)
$150+

Renting a car in Gairloch

Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Gairloch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05.

Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Gairloch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05.