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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
€79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
€79
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.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Elgin. The train station in Elgin is called Elgin, and is located 11 km from the city centre.

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 Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 451 km and will cost you around €25. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €56 for a journey of 1167 km.

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.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Elgin. The train station in Elgin is called Elgin, and is located 11 km from the city centre.

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 Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 451 km and will cost you around €25. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €56 for a journey of 1167 km.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,894 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,422 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,280 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (207 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,339 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,513 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,909 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,783 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,892 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,204 reviews)
China Southern
Good (149 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (186 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,020 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Most booked hotels in Elgin

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Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€104+
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The Royal Hotel Elgin
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€104+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay €1.68 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 €20.16 and €26.88. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.68 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 €20.16 and €26.88. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

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