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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
€78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
€78
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 5h 10m.

Train

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

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 255 miles and will cost you around €20. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €33 for a journey of 600 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 5h 10m.

Train

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

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 255 miles and will cost you around €20. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €33 for a journey of 600 miles.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,456 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,751 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,205 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,116 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,685 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,167 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,273 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,455 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,705 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,921 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,873 reviews)
China Southern
Good (137 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (991 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (185 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)
€116+
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Sunninghill Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€136+
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Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€95+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay €1.51 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 €18.12 and €24.15. Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.51 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 €18.12 and €24.15. Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

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