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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Paisley to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Paisley
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 2 miles from the city centre.
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 £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £78 for a 3h 18m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Paisley Glasgow , Glasgow City is the busiest station in Paisley. Another popular train station is Paisley Hawkhead, located 1.7 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 186 miles from Paisley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paisley, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Paisley takes 58 miles and will cost you around £13. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 220 miles.
Airlines serving Paisley
Where to stay in Paisley
Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £94 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley
Most booked hotels in Paisley
Hiring a car in Paisley
Hiring a car in Paisley costs £37 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Paisley.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.