Auchterarder travel guide
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You're Going to Love Auchterarder
With a population of 4.220, Auchterarder 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 Auchterarder to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Auchterarder
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cairn Lodge & Hotel (Tullibardine Road) and Dormy Restaurant (The Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder) are great picks.
When to visit Auchterarder
How to Get to Auchterarder
Plane
Although Auchterarder doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 44 km from Auchterarder. 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 Auchterarder departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Auchterarder, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Auchterarder to Doncaster takes 3h 02m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Doncaster, expect to pay about £30 for a 3h 03m trip. The train station in Auchterarder is called Auchterarder Gleneagles, and is located 2.8 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Auchterarder is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 50 km from Auchterarder. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Auchterarder, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Auchterarder takes 95 km and will cost you around £14. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Auchterarder
Where to stay in Auchterarder
Average rates range from around £129 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £319 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Auchterarder
Most booked hotels in Auchterarder
Hiring a car in Auchterarder
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Auchterarder (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.82. The most frequently booked car type in Auchterarder is Full-size (Renault Espace or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.