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How to get there
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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. Aviemore deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Aviemore

Aviemore in November
Estimated hotel price
£85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aviemore in November
Estimated hotel price
£85
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 Bristol and takes around 1h 25m.

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 Turo and Final Rentals, 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 Bristol and takes around 1h 25m.

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 Turo and Final Rentals, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Aviemore

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Aviemore

Lufthansa
Good (8,156 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,130 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,482 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,029 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,636 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,899 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,382 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,423 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,578 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aviemore

Average rates range from around £143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £1,252 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
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Cairngorm Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£139+
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Boat Country Inn and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Fraoch Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£117+
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Macdonald Morlich Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£113+
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Hiring a car in Aviemore

Expect to pay £1.52 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 £18.16 and £24.21.

Expect to pay £1.52 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 £18.16 and £24.21.

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