Aviemore travel guide

Aviemore Tourism | Aviemore Guide

You're Going to Love Aviemore

With a population of 3.150, Aviemore 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 Aviemore to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Aviemore

Aviemore in January
Estimated hotel price
£81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aviemore in January
Estimated hotel price
£81
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Aviemore

Plane

Although Aviemore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 98 km from Aviemore. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Aviemore departs from London and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aviemore, followed by LNER. The train journey from Aviemore to Edinburgh takes 3h 30m and costs around £22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £71 for a 5h 36m trip. The train station in Aviemore is called Aviemore, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aviemore is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 143 km from Aviemore. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aviemore, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Aviemore takes 362 km and will cost you around £6. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 369 km. The most popular bus station is Aviemore Dalraddy Caravan Park, located 6 km from the city centre of Aviemore. Aviemore Burnside Avenue is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Aviemore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 98 km from Aviemore. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Aviemore departs from London and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aviemore, followed by LNER. The train journey from Aviemore to Edinburgh takes 3h 30m and costs around £22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £71 for a 5h 36m trip. The train station in Aviemore is called Aviemore, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aviemore is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 143 km from Aviemore. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aviemore, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Aviemore takes 362 km and will cost you around £6. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 369 km. The most popular bus station is Aviemore Dalraddy Caravan Park, located 6 km from the city centre of Aviemore. Aviemore Burnside Avenue is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Aviemore

Airlines serving Aviemore

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,800 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aviemore

Average rates range from around £122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £141 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aviemore

Most booked hotels in Aviemore

High Range Lodge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Cairngorm Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£113+
The Boat Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£100+
Fraoch Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£76+
The Boat House Guesthouse
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£80+
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£92+

Hiring a car in Aviemore

Hiring a car in Aviemore costs £34 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Aviemore.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Aviemore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.74. The most frequently booked car type in Aviemore is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Crossland X or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Aviemore costs £34 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Aviemore.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Aviemore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.74. The most frequently booked car type in Aviemore is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Crossland X or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.