Greenock travel guide
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You're Going to Love Greenock
With a population of 43,495, Greenock 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 Greenock to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Greenock
If you’re looking for affordable options, Toninos Pizzeria (24-25 Grey Place) and Word Up (210 Dalrymple Street) are great picks.
When to visit Greenock
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Greenock in July, when the average temperature is 14 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 8 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Greenock, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Greenock
Plane
When flying to Greenock, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 14 miles from the city centre.
Train
Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Greenock, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Greenock to Edinburgh takes 1h 00m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £16 for a 3h 21m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Greenock Bogston, Strathclyde is the busiest station in Greenock. Another popular train station is Greenock Whinhill, Strathclyde, located 0.9 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Greenock is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 198 miles from Greenock. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greenock, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Greenock takes 58 miles and will cost you around £13. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 235 miles.
Airlines serving Greenock
Where to stay in popular areas of Greenock
Most booked hotels in Greenock
Hiring a car in Greenock
Hiring a car in Greenock costs £56 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Glasgow Intl.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Greenock (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 Greenock is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Active or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.