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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
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aviemore in March
Estimated hotel price
£74
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 London and takes around 1h 40m.

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 £150 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £196 for a 14h 29m 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 Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Aviemore. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Aviemore takes 355 miles and will cost you around £22. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £63 for a journey of 500 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 London and takes around 1h 40m.

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 £150 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £196 for a 14h 29m 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 Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Aviemore. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Aviemore takes 355 miles and will cost you around £22. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £63 for a journey of 500 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 (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,803 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,081 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aviemore

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £754 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Fraoch Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Boat Country Inn and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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The Boat House Guesthouse
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£121+
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Macdonald Spey Valley Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£74+
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Macdonald Highlands Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£75+
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Hiring a car in Aviemore

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.10 and £21.47.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.10 and £21.47.

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