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
€79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
€79
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. 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.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Elgin. 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 Europcar and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 260 miles and will cost you around €24. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about €22 for a journey of 540 miles.

Plane

Although Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 27 miles 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.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Elgin. 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 Europcar and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 260 miles and will cost you around €24. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about €22 for a journey of 540 miles.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,467 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,205 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,311 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,357 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (209 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,540 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,801 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,897 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,207 reviews)
China Southern
Good (151 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (186 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,028 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€135+
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Sunninghill Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€168+
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Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€98+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay €1.82 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 €21.78 and €29.04. 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 Compact car hire (Renault Kangoo or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.82 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 €21.78 and €29.04. 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 Compact car hire (Renault Kangoo or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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