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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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

Auchterarder in January
Estimated hotel price
£262
1 night at 3-star hotel
Auchterarder in January
Estimated hotel price
£262
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 27 miles from Auchterarder. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Auchterarder departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Auchterarder, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Auchterarder to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. The train station in Auchterarder is called Auchterarder Gleneagles, and is located 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Auchterarder is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 31 miles from Auchterarder. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Auchterarder, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Auchterarder takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Plane

Although Auchterarder doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 27 miles from Auchterarder. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Auchterarder departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Auchterarder, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Auchterarder to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. The train station in Auchterarder is called Auchterarder Gleneagles, and is located 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Auchterarder is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 31 miles from Auchterarder. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Auchterarder, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Auchterarder takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Auchterarder

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Auchterarder

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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ITA Airways
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Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Auchterarder

Average rates range from around £137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £320 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Auchterarder

Most booked hotels in Auchterarder

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Persie Croft Bed & Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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The Gleneagles Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£543+
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Cairn Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£138+
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The Grey Cottage
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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Wyndham Duchally Country Estate
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£139+
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Glendevon Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£103+
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Hiring a car in Auchterarder

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Auchterarder, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Auchterarder, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

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