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 27 miles from Callander. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Callander departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Callander, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Callander to Liverpool takes 3h 25m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 29m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Callander is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 44 miles 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 FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Callander takes 59 miles and will cost you around £11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

Although Callander doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 27 miles from Callander. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Callander departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Callander, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Callander to Liverpool takes 3h 25m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 29m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Callander is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 44 miles 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 FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Callander takes 59 miles and will cost you around £11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Callander

Airlines serving Callander

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Callander

Average rates range from around £104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £103 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)
£174+
Callander Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£65+
Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£69+
The Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£99+
Dalgair House Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£71+
Dreadnought Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£64+

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 £17.78 and £23.71. 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 £17.78 and £23.71. 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.