Callander travel guide
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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
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, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Callander departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Callander, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Callander to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 25m 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 Alamo, 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 129 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving Callander
Where to stay in Callander
Average rates range from around £102 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
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 £17.77 and £23.69. 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.