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 Budget, 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 Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
KOIKirkwall Arpt
ABZAberdeen Dyce

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,398 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,226 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,597 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,403 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,360 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,395 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (310 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (222 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,600 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,921 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,834 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,904 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,225 reviews)
China Southern
Good (153 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,044 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (189 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)
€160+
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Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€127+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€110+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay €1.84 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 €22.07 and €29.43. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.84 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 €22.07 and €29.43. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

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