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

Aviemore travel guide

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You're Going to Love Aviemore

With a population of 3,150, Aviemore is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Aviemore to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Aviemore

Aviemore in November
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aviemore in November
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 98 km from Aviemore. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Aviemore departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h 30m.

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 Hertz and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

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 British Airways, Qatar Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Aviemore departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h 30m.

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 Hertz and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Aviemore

Airlines serving Aviemore

Lufthansa
Good (8,288 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,268 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,110 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,661 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,022 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,404 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,449 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,384 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,794 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,524 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aviemore

Average rates range from around £117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £165 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aviemore

Most booked hotels in Aviemore

High Range
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£65+
Cairngorm Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£92+
The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£73+
Macdonald Highlands Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£84+
Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£78+
Macdonald Morlich Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£82+

Hiring a car in Aviemore

Expect to pay £1.74 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 £20.80 and £27.73.

Expect to pay £1.74 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 £20.80 and £27.73.