FLYING INTO SCOTLAND
Glasgow Airport
(GLA)
Your journey to the West Coast 300 starts here.
The fastest and most direct route to Balloch, the start and finish of the WC300 route.
Approx. 30 mins
to Balloch
17 miles / 27km
via M8 motorway
Easy Direct Route
great for any driver
Scenic from go
Loch Lomond in minutes
Glasgow Airport to Balloch
A quick and easy drive that gets you on the road and into the scenery quickly.
- Exit the airport and join the M8 westbound
- Follow signs for Erskine Bridge
- Take junction 30 to Erskine Bridge
-
Cross Erskine Bridge then follow signs to
A82 Crianlarich - Follow signs for Loch Lomond/Crianlarich
- Continue until you see the sign for Balloch
Choose your vehicle type
Select a vehicle category to see our hand-picked rental partners at Glasgow Airport
Cars
Compact, comfortable and efficient — ideal for couples and small families.
- Wide range of everyday vehicles
- Convenient airport collection
- Ideal for flexible self-drive trips
- Strong range of modern compact and executive cars
- Convenient Glasgow Airport pick-up location
- Well suited to scenic touring and longer road trips
- Wide range of compact and family cars
- Convenient Glasgow Airport collection
- Straightforward driving across Scotland
Premium & Luxury Vehicles
Refined, comfortable and effortless over long distances — ideal for touring the WC300 in comfort.
- Luxury brands including Mercedes, Porsche, Jaguar and Range Rover
- Glasgow Airport luxury hire location
- Well suited to scenic touring and longer Highland drives
- Luxury BMW models available
- Glasgow Airport luxury hire option
- Strong Scottish rental network
- Prestige brands including Porsche, Mercedes and Range Rover
- Suitable for luxury self-drive touring
- Backed by a large international rental network
4x4 & SUVs
Higher driving position, extra space and confidence on the smaller roads — perfect for longer adventures and changing conditions.
- Modern vehicles with a more premium feel
- Good comfort for longer road days
- Useful for airport arrivals and onward touring
- Practical choice for families and small groups
- Strong luggage space for longer trips
- Reliable Scottish rental network
- Land Rover and Range Rover options
- Glasgow Airport luxury hire location
- Strong fit for Highland and west coast touring
- Well suited to remote west coast roads
- Strong choice for confidence and comfort
- Airport drop-off and collection available
Campervans
Turn the WC300 into a true road trip experience with the freedom to slow down, stay longer and travel your own way.
- Glasgow Airport-based collection with easy motorway access
- Modern VW campervans and luxury motorhomes fully equipped for touring
- Road maps, camping essentials and roadside assistance included
- Glasgow Airport pick-up and drop-off service
- Stylish VW campervans fully equipped for touring Scotland
- Unlimited UK mileage, Wi-Fi and camping essentials included
- Convenient collection near Loch Lomond and the WC300 route
- Modern VW campervans equipped for Scottish touring
- Flexible mileage options and pet-friendly vehicles available
- Wide range of campervans and larger motorhomes
- Convenient access from Glasgow Airport
- Ideal for extended self-drive Scotland tours