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
€78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in October
Estimated hotel price
€78
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 Hertz and Europcar, 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 Hertz and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

Lufthansa
Good (8,218 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,214 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,561 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,481 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,482 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (236 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,983 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,926 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,913 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,756 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,297 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,093 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 (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€163+
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The Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€121+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay €1.88 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 €22.55 and €30.07. 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, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.88 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 €22.55 and €30.07. 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, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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