Peebles travel guide
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You're Going to Love Peebles
With a population of 8,403, Peebles 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 Peebles to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Peebles
When to visit Peebles
How to Get to Peebles
Plane
Although Peebles doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 35 km from Peebles. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Peebles departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Peebles to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £86 for a 3h 13m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Peebles is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 249 km from Peebles. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peebles, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Peebles takes 95 km and will cost you around £11. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 148 km.
Airlines serving Peebles
Where to stay in Peebles
Average rates range from around £101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £109 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Peebles
Most booked hotels in Peebles
Hiring a car in Peebles
Hiring a car in Peebles costs £27 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 71% cheaper than airport locations in Peebles.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Peebles (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Peebles is Compact (Kia Stonic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.