CAR HIRE on the Isle of Arran in Scotland?

Question

Can anyone tell me, is it worth it to leave our own car at the ferry terminal, then hire a car when we arrive in Arran, if so, how much is it, or is it just the same to pay to take our own car, how much to hire a car in Arran, I think it`s about £80 for a car with 2 passengers to go across for the day, any help most appreciated.

Answer 1

There is one road, all around the coast, and the "String Road" which goes over the centre from east to west. So it is rather silly to take a car. There are regular buses going around the island in both directions, and others doing the String Road, so travel is easy and cheap. There are great trails through the forests and up the mountains so hiking is almost compulsory.

In the north is the little village of Lochranza. From here you can take the ferry over to Argyll and a little bus into Tarbet.

From Tarbet you can take another little bus via Portovaddie

minor ferry to The Isle of Bute, which is in complete contrast to Arran with little fields, lanes, wild deer and 200 seals on Scalpsie beach. Take a look at some of the articles on:-

http://del.icio.us/RogerMortimer

OLGA

Russian Tavern

Answer 2

hire a car on arran? you'll be lucky

Answer 3

Definitely take your car. As far as I remember, the only transport on Arran is Stagecoach buses.

Depending on where you go, you might need something with a big engine. My ex's aunt lives there, and she drives a big *** 4x4 to get up the hills (although she is a sheep farmer...)

Answer 4

Don't bother with a car on arran, get a bike or walk. you will be able to see much more if you walk.