Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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

Elgin in October
Estimated hotel price
€81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in October
Estimated hotel price
€81
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
KOIKirkwall Arpt
ABZAberdeen Dyce

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,553 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,153 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,638 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,929 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,441 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,459 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (232 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,973 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,921 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,691 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,892 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,272 reviews)
China Southern
Good (170 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,079 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (193 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Most booked hotels in Elgin

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Sunninghill
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€164+
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Laichmoray Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€137+
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The Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€120+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
€106+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay €1.80 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 €21.53 and €28.70. 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 Compact car hire (Renault Kangoo or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.80 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 €21.53 and €28.70. 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 Compact car hire (Renault Kangoo or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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