Mallaig travel guide

Mallaig Tourism | Mallaig Guide

You're Going to Love Mallaig

With a population of 780, Mallaig 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 Mallaig to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Mallaig

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Terrace (West Highland Hotel) and Island View Restaurant (West Highland Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Mallaig

Mallaig in January
Estimated hotel price
$63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mallaig in January
Estimated hotel price
$63
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mallaig

Plane

Although Mallaig doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Isle of Benbecula (BEB), which is located 66 miles from Mallaig.

Train

Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Mallaig is the busiest station in Mallaig. Another popular train station is Mallaig Morar, located 2 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Mallaig is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 124 miles from Mallaig. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Mallaig doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Isle of Benbecula (BEB), which is located 66 miles from Mallaig.

Train

Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Mallaig is the busiest station in Mallaig. Another popular train station is Mallaig Morar, located 2 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Mallaig is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 124 miles from Mallaig. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Mallaig

Airlines serving Mallaig

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,568 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,416 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (740 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,572 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (188 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (737 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (959 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (61 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (33 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (810 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mallaig

Most booked hotels in Mallaig

The Old Library & Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (9, 545 reviews)
$197+
West Highland Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1722 reviews)
$129+
The Marine Hotel
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$84+
The Morar Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, 2053 reviews)
$138+

Renting a car in Mallaig

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Mallaig (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87.

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Mallaig (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87.