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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 Bristol and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aviemore, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Aviemore to London takes 7h 50m and costs around £117 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £88 for a 10h 55m 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 Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Aviemore. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Aviemore takes 255 miles and will cost you around £23. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £47 for a journey of 705 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 Bristol and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aviemore, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Aviemore to London takes 7h 50m and costs around £117 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £88 for a 10h 55m 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 Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Aviemore. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Aviemore takes 255 miles and will cost you around £23. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £47 for a journey of 705 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

KLM
Good (1,429 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,108 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,099 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,618 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,092 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aviemore

Average rates range from around £94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £734 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aviemore

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High Range Self-Catering Chalets
0 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Fraoch Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Cairngorm Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Aviemore Youth Hostel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Boat Country Inn and Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Macdonald Highlands Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£80+
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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 £16.33 and £21.77.

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 £16.33 and £21.77.

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