Introduction
Where to eat
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.

Where to Eat in Elgin

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Drouthy Cobbler (48A High Street) and Weavers Restaurant (Newmill) are great picks.

When to visit Elgin

Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
€66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
€66
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. The shortest flight to Elgin from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 6h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to Glasgow takes 4h 38m and costs around €35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about €68 for a 4h 56m trip. The train station in Elgin is called Elgin, and is located 7 miles from the city centre.

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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Elgin takes 235 miles and will cost you around €22. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about €11 for a journey of 245 miles.

Plane

Although Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 27 miles from Elgin. The shortest flight to Elgin from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 6h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to Glasgow takes 4h 38m and costs around €35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about €68 for a 4h 56m trip. The train station in Elgin is called Elgin, and is located 7 miles from the city centre.

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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Elgin takes 235 miles and will cost you around €22. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about €11 for a journey of 245 miles.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,003 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,548 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,044 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,188 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (174 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,873 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,596 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,365 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,840 reviews)
China Southern
Good (117 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,122 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (925 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (180 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)
€118+
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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 (7.1, Good reviews)
€106+
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Garner Hotel Eight Acres Elgin By IHG
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
€119+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay €1.56 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 €18.64 and €24.85. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.56 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 €18.64 and €24.85. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

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