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
€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. 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.

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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

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.

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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
KOIKirkwall Arpt
ABZAberdeen Dyce

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,136 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,497 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,632 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,436 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,452 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (229 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (314 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,968 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,920 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,684 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,889 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,265 reviews)
China Southern
Good (166 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,074 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (192 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Most booked hotels in Elgin

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Sunninghill
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€161+
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Laichmoray Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€137+
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The Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€121+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
€108+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay €1.77 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 €21.23 and €28.31. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.77 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 €21.23 and €28.31. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

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