Callander travel guide

Callander Tourism | Callander Guide

You're Going to Love Callander

With a population of 3.120, Callander 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 Callander to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Callander

Callander in November
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Callander in November
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Callander

Plane

Although Callander doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 43 km from Callander. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Loganair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Callander departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Callander, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Callander to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £86 for a 3h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Callander is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 71 km from Callander. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Callander, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Callander takes 95 km and will cost you around £11. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 148 km.

Plane

Although Callander doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 43 km from Callander. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Loganair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Callander departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Callander, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Callander to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £86 for a 3h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Callander is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 71 km from Callander. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Callander, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Callander takes 95 km and will cost you around £11. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 148 km.

Airports near Callander

Airlines serving Callander

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Callander

Average rates range from around £105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £104 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Callander

Most booked hotels in Callander

Roman Camp Country House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£176+
Callander Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£71+
Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£69+
The Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£101+
Dalgair House Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£69+
Dreadnought Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£65+

Hiring a car in Callander

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Callander (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Callander is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Callander (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Callander is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.