Prestwick Airport Accommodation and Ayr Hotels

Ayr is fast becoming a popular tourist destination assisted by the increasing popularity of the nearby Prestwick Airport. Due to the boom in low cost airlines, Preswick Airport is become one of the most popular airports for cheap flights to mainland Europe.

Dozens of Ryanair flights leave each day connecting the area with popular European destinations such as Italy, France and Germany. Most flights cost less than £30 return meaning it’s the ideal choice for a cheap break.

Due to the times that some of these flights leave or arrive at booking a hotel in Ayr or near Prestwick airport is sometimes a popular option. There are number of hotels and guest houses available in the area and some are within 5 minutes of the airport and offer a free shuttle service to and from the airport.

If you are looking for somewhere in close proximity to the Airport and you are on a budget then the best choice would probably be the Holiday Inn. There is an Express hotel that is only a few minutes away from the airport and the room rates are very reasonable. You also know that by staying at a well respected chain hotel that you will have a good standard of accommodation.

There are other options if you are looking for a more homely accommodation then try the well respected Failte Bed and Breakfast. Here you enjoy a complimentary breakfast with the room price and there is also a pick up and drop off service to and from the airport.

The airport is only 3 miles away and the railway station is only a couple of minutes walk from the B&B. This is ideal for those looking for convenient airport accommodation or for a central hotel from which you can explore the town of Ayr.

If you are looking for more luxurious accommodation in Ayr then the four star Fairfield House offers some of the best accommodation in the region. Along with a picturesque seafront location you can enjoy some excellent facilities such as an award winning 2 AA rosette restaurant and on-site Gymnasium.

If you have time to spend in Ayr then there are several attractions that are worth seeing, one of the popular activities is the racecourse. This hosts both the Scottish Grand National and the Ayr Gold Cup, which are popular horse racing events.

This is also an area heavily associated with Scotland’s most famous poet Robert Burns, as this was his birthplace. There are museums and memorials to him around the Ayrshire region, the most popular attraction is Burns National park.

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