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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 January
Estimated hotel price
£81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aviemore in January
Estimated hotel price
£81
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 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aviemore, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Aviemore to London takes 8h 05m and costs around £151 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £206 for a 13h 40m 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

You can travel by bus to Aviemore using FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Aviemore takes 235 miles and will cost you around £12. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 435 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 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aviemore, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Aviemore to London takes 8h 05m and costs around £151 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £206 for a 13h 40m 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

You can travel by bus to Aviemore using FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Aviemore takes 235 miles and will cost you around £12. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 435 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 (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,775 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,721 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,174 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,110 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,259 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,698 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,160 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,135 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,452 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aviemore

Average rates range from around £109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £989 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
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Fraoch Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Cairngorm Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Aviemore Youth Hostel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Boat Country Inn and Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£90+
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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 £16.13 and £21.51.

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 £16.13 and £21.51.

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