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
€77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in October
Estimated hotel price
€77
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 27 miles from Elgin. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Loganair 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 117 miles from Elgin. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 27 miles from Elgin. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Loganair 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 117 miles from Elgin. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,194 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,530 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,965 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,460 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,481 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (234 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,989 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,909 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,928 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,728 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,282 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,085 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (191 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)
€152+
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The Mansefield Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€173+
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The Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€122+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
€110+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay €1.87 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 €22.43 and €29.90. 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, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.87 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 €22.43 and €29.90. 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, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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