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

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. 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, Weavers (1 Stow Brae) and Abbey Inn Paisley (Barrhead Road) are great picks.

When to visit Paisley

Paisley in November
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paisley in November
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 78 km from Paisley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Paisley, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 78 km from Paisley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airlines serving Paisley

Lufthansa
Good (8,086 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,064 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,422 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,407 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,874 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,593 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,848 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,242 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,203 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (413 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,388 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,293 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,996 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paisley

Average rates range from around $216 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $206 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley

Hiring a car in Paisley

Expect to pay $3.69 per litre in Paisley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $44.23 and $58.98. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.69 per litre in Paisley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $44.23 and $58.98. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.