Alexandria travel guide
Alexandria Tourism | Alexandria Guide
You're Going to Love Alexandria
With a population of 13,079, Alexandria is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Alexandria has to offer.
Where to Eat in Alexandria
If you’re looking for affordable options, Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond (Cameron House) and The Balloch House (Balloch Road, Balloch) are great picks.
When to visit Alexandria
How to Get to Alexandria
Plane
When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 16 km from the city centre.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Alexandria to Aberdeen takes 2h 53m and costs around AED 158 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about AED 356 for a 3h 18m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Alexandria is the busiest station in Alexandria. Another popular train station is Alexandria Balloch, located 1.6 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 316 km from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Alamo and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 93 km and will cost you around AED 55. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about AED 48 for a journey of 314 km.
Airlines serving Alexandria
Where to stay in Alexandria
Average rates range from around AED 397 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 900 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria
Hiring a car in Alexandria
Expect to pay AED 6.80 per litre in Alexandria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 81.53 and AED 108.70. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.