FLYING INTO SCOTLAND
Prestwick Airport
(PIK)
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
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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.
Featured
A specialist option for travellers who want a capable, confident vehicle for Scotland’s west coast roads. With Glasgow Airport drop-off and collection available, 4×4 Hire Scotland is well suited to visitors planning a more adventurous WC300 journey.
- Well suited to remote west coast roads
- Strong choice for confidence and comfort
- Airport drop-off and collection available
Featured
SIXT brings a polished, international rental experience to Glasgow, with modern vehicles well suited to longer road days, airport arrivals and comfortable self-drive touring. A strong option for travellers who want a premium feel without overcomplicating the start of the journey.
- Modern vehicles with a more premium feel
- Good comfort for longer road days
- Useful for airport arrivals and onward touring
Premier
Based beside Glasgow Airport, Open Road Scotland specialises in modern VW campervans and luxury motorhomes designed for flexible Scottish touring holidays and unforgettable WC300 road trips.
- 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
Featured
Scotland’s largest vehicle rental company with convenient airport collection and a wide range of vehicles suited to the WC300.
- Wide range of compact and family cars
- Convenient Glasgow Airport collection
- Straightforward driving across Scotland
