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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
€80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
€80
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 7h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to London takes 8h 07m and costs around €172 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €225 for a 14h 29m 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 Budget and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Elgin takes 355 miles and will cost you around €26. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €72 for a journey of 500 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 7h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to London takes 8h 07m and costs around €172 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €225 for a 14h 29m 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 Budget and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Elgin takes 355 miles and will cost you around €26. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €72 for a journey of 500 miles.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,890 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,212 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,638 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,385 reviews)
China Southern
Good (121 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,848 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,128 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (947 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (182 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)
€115+
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Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€105+
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The Royal Hotel Elgin
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
€93+
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Garner Hotel Eight Acres Elgin By IHG
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
€118+
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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 €18.42 and €24.56. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 €18.42 and €24.56. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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