Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Aviemore to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Aviemore

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Highland Line (Station Square Grampian Road) and Giovanni's Ristorante at Macdonald Aviemore Resort () are great picks.

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 American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Aviemore departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aviemore, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Aviemore to Manchester takes 7h 30m and costs around £130 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £145 for a 8h 07m 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 Budget and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Aviemore using Megabus or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Aviemore takes 218 miles and will cost you around £16. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 228 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 American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Aviemore departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aviemore, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Aviemore to Manchester takes 7h 30m and costs around £130 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £145 for a 8h 07m 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 Budget and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Aviemore using Megabus or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Aviemore takes 218 miles and will cost you around £16. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 228 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

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Aviemore

Lufthansa
Good (7,086 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,923 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,810 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,739 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (793 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,243 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,576 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,401 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,369 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,282 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,298 reviews)
ITA Airways
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Where to stay in Aviemore

Average rates range from around £131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £142 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aviemore

Most booked hotels in Aviemore

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High Range Lodge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Cairngorm Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Boat Country Inn and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Fraoch Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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The Boat House Guesthouse
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£89+
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Macdonald Spey Valley Resort
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£88+
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Hiring a car in Aviemore

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.74 and £20.99. The most frequently booked car type in Aviemore is Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.74 and £20.99. The most frequently booked car type in Aviemore is Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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