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How to get there
Where to stay
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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
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aviemore in March
Estimated hotel price
£75
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 London takes 8h 07m and costs around £142 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £131 for a 8h 21m 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 Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Aviemore takes 500 miles and will cost you around £46. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £18 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 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 London takes 8h 07m and costs around £142 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £131 for a 8h 21m 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 Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Aviemore takes 500 miles and will cost you around £46. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £18 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

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Aviemore

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,518 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,448 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,059 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aviemore

Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £742 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aviemore

Most booked hotels in Aviemore

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Cairngorm Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Fraoch Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Boat Country Inn and Restaurant
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£51+
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The Boat House Guesthouse
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£123+
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Macdonald Spey Valley Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£71+
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Macdonald Highlands Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£85+
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Hiring a car in Aviemore

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33.

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