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
€81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in October
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. The shortest flight to Elgin from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 7h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. 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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Elgin takes 491 km and will cost you around €19. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €71 for a journey of 1159 km.

Plane

Although Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 44 km from Elgin. The shortest flight to Elgin from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 7h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. 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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Elgin takes 491 km and will cost you around €19. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €71 for a journey of 1159 km.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,414 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,533 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,027 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,196 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,882 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,623 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,377 reviews)
China Southern
Good (119 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,846 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,129 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (942 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (181 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)
€122+
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Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€99+
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The Royal Hotel Elgin
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
€101+
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Garner Hotel Eight Acres Elgin By IHG
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
€120+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay €1.54 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 €18.43 and €24.57. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.54 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 €18.43 and €24.57. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

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