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.

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

Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 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 £16 for a 3h 21m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Paisley Glasgow , Glasgow City is the busiest station in Paisley. Another popular train station is Paisley Hawkhead, located 2.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 299 km 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 93 km and will cost you around £13. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 378 km.

Plane

When flying to Paisley, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 3 km 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 £16 for a 3h 21m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Paisley Glasgow , Glasgow City is the busiest station in Paisley. Another popular train station is Paisley Hawkhead, located 2.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paisley is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 299 km 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 93 km and will cost you around £13. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 378 km.

Airports near Paisley

Airlines serving Paisley

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 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

The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Bowfield Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£143+
Ingliston Country Club Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£110+
West Highland Way Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Courtyard by Marriott Glasgow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£109+
Abbey Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£78+

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 £17.78 and £23.71. Standard (Class Standard Crossover or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Paisley, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 £17.78 and £23.71. Standard (Class Standard Crossover or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Paisley, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.