The average price of a 7-day trip to Scottish Islands is $1,545 for a solo traveler, $2,775 for a couple, and $5,202 for a family of 4. Scottish Islands hotels range from $57 to $260 per night with an average of $101, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Glasgow Airport (GLA) are between $750 and $1,225 per person for economy flights and $2,354 to $3,844 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $81 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Scottish Islands, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to GLA and stay in a Scottish Islands hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- April 16th to May 27th
- October 1st to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Scottish Islands is usually mid November.
Average Scottish Islands Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Scottish Islands for a week is $1,182-$2,221($169-$317 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $414 to $1,078 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $72 to $88 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Scottish Islands for a week is $2,604-$4,160($372-$594 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $828 to $2,156 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $72 to $88 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Scottish Islands for a week is $3,606-$7,732($515-$1,105 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,656 to $4,312 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $192 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $101 to $123 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Scottish Islands
How cheap can you make a vacation to Scottish Islands? The cheapest trip to Scottish Islands is about $124 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $50.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Scottish Islands for a week is $868-$2,219($124-$317 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $414 to $1,078 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Scottish Islands for a week is $1,436-$3,598($205-$514 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $828 to $2,156 for economy
Lodging: $50 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Scottish Islands for a week is $2,872-$6,692($410-$956 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,656 to $4,312 for economy
Lodging: $100 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Scottish Islands cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Scottish Islands Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Scottish Islands.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Scottish Islands for a week is $2,514-$9,175($359-$1,311 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $106 to $178 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $998 to $2,889 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $260 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Scottish Islands for a week is $4,254-$13,310($608-$1,901 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $212 to $356 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,996 to $5,778 for first class
Lodging: $129 to $260 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Scottish Islands for a week is $8,508-$24,100($1,215-$3,443 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $424 to $712 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,992 to $11,556 for first class
Lodging: $258 to $520 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $560 to $1,260 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Scottish Islands Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Scottish Islands is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Scottish Islands due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Scottish Islands Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Scottish Islands hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Scottish Islands.
Flight Costs to Scottish Islands
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,225 average in mid December to a low of $750 in mid November. Median flight price is $895. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Scottish Islands our data includes 277 originating airports, and 135 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Scottish Islands from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $12,205 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Campbeltown (CAL) in Campbeltown (the United Kingdom) at an average of just $78.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Scottish Islands, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $475, so you can easily save about 63% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Scottish Islands can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $649 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.