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
€81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in November
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 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
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,068 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,430 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,850 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,388 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,420 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (312 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (226 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,942 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,622 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,849 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,911 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,238 reviews)
China Southern
Good (154 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,050 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (189 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)
€132+
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The Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€115+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay €1.86 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 €22.21 and €29.62. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Compact (Volvo XC40 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.86 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 €22.21 and €29.62. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Compact (Volvo XC40 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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