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 November
Estimated hotel price
€80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
€80
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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
KOIKirkwall Arpt
ABZAberdeen Dyce

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,416 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,802 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,351 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,381 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (309 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (218 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,589 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,919 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,829 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,902 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,225 reviews)
China Southern
Good (152 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,042 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (188 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Most booked hotels in Elgin

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Laichmoray Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€160+
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Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€124+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€106+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay €1.82 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 €21.73 and €28.98. 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, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.82 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 €21.73 and €28.98. 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, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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