Elgin travel guide
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You're Going to Love Elgin
With a population of 21.236, Elgin is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Elgin to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Elgin
How to Get to Elgin
Plane
Although Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 44 km from Elgin. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Elgin from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 189 km from Elgin. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.
Airlines serving Elgin
Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin
Most booked hotels in Elgin
Hiring a car in Elgin
Expect to pay €2.04 per litre in Elgin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €24.47 and €32.62. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.