Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 March
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aviemore in March
Estimated hotel price
£73
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 61 miles from Aviemore. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines 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 London takes 7h 40m and costs around £117 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £69 for a 7h 42m trip. The train station in Aviemore is called Aviemore, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aviemore is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 89 miles from Aviemore. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Aviemore. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Aviemore takes 500 miles and will cost you around £58. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 545 miles. The most popular bus station is Aviemore Dalraddy Caravan Park, located 4 miles from the city centre of Aviemore. Aviemore Burnside Avenue is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Aviemore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 61 miles from Aviemore. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines 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 London takes 7h 40m and costs around £117 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £69 for a 7h 42m trip. The train station in Aviemore is called Aviemore, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aviemore is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 89 miles from Aviemore. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Aviemore. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Aviemore takes 500 miles and will cost you around £58. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 545 miles. The most popular bus station is Aviemore Dalraddy Caravan Park, located 4 miles from the city centre of Aviemore. Aviemore Burnside Avenue is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Aviemore

Airlines serving Aviemore

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,115 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,560 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,625 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,900 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,098 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aviemore

Average rates range from around £93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £995 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aviemore

Most booked hotels in Aviemore

High Range Self-Catering Chalets
0 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£61+
Fraoch Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£73+
Cairngorm Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£78+
Aviemore Youth Hostel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£67+
Boat Country Inn and Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£49+
Macdonald Highlands Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£79+

Hiring a car in Aviemore

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.34 and £21.79.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.34 and £21.79.