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

Stornoway travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stornoway

With a population of 5,423, Stornoway is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom.

When to visit Stornoway

Stornoway in September
Estimated hotel price
$204
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stornoway in September
Estimated hotel price
$204
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Stornoway in August, when the average temperature is 14 °C, and the highest can go up to 16 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Stornoway, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Stornoway

Plane

When flying to Stornoway, you’ll arrive at Stornoway Airport (SYY), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stornoway is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 196 miles from Stornoway. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Stornoway, you’ll arrive at Stornoway Airport (SYY), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stornoway is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 196 miles from Stornoway. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Stornoway

INVInverness
SYYStornoway
BRRIsle of Barra North Bay

Airlines serving Stornoway

KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,804 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,473 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,189 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (644 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (18 reviews)
Blue Islands
Good (8 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stornoway

Average rates range from around $363 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $590 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stornoway

Hiring a car in Stornoway

Expect to pay $3.05 per litre in Stornoway (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.50 and $48.67. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stornoway, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.05 per litre in Stornoway (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.50 and $48.67. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stornoway, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

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