Paisley travel guide
Paisley Tourism | Paisley Guide
You're Going to Love Paisley
With a population of 73,074, Paisley is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Paisley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Paisley
If you’re looking for affordable options, Punto (4 St James Terrace Lochwinnoch Road Kilmacolm) and Weavers (1 Stow Brae) are great picks.
When to visit Paisley
How to Get to Paisley
Plane
When flying to Paisley, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 3 km from the city center.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Paisley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Paisley to Edinburgh takes 1h 36m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $78 for a 4h 46m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city center, Paisley Glasgow , Glasgow City is the busiest station in Paisley. Another popular train station is Paisley Hawkhead, located 2.7 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 78 km from Paisley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 100 km and will cost you around $18. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 394 km.
Airlines serving Paisley
Where to stay in Paisley
Average rates range from around $104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $108 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley
Most booked hotels in Paisley
Renting a car in Paisley
Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Paisley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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