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.

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
AED 216
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paisley in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 216
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

Scotrail is the most popular train carrier serving Paisley, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Paisley 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 73 for a 3h 25m 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 Alamo 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 AED 55. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about AED 37 for a journey of 330 km.

Plane

When flying to Paisley, you’ll arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Train

Scotrail is the most popular train carrier serving Paisley, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Paisley 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 73 for a 3h 25m 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 Alamo 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 AED 55. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about AED 37 for a journey of 330 km.

Airlines serving Paisley

Lufthansa
Good (4,596 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,279 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,923 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,700 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (836 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paisley

Average rates range from around AED 383 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 312 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Paisley

Hiring a car in Paisley

Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 AED 81.53 and AED 108.71. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Crossover or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 AED 81.53 and AED 108.71. The most frequently booked car type in Paisley is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Crossover or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.