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, Weavers (1 Stow Brae) and Cafe Fairfull (12A High Street) 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
Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Paisley, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Paisley to Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $21 for a 3h 21m 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 Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 93 km and will cost you around $16. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 338 km.
Airlines serving Paisley
Where to stay in Paisley
Average rates range from around $109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $92 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
Renting a car in Paisley costs $42 per day, on average, or $84 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Paisley.
Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Intermediate (Honda CR-V or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Opel Astra or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.