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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. 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
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aviemore in March
Estimated hotel price
£80
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, Loganair, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Aviemore departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

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 Dollar, 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, Loganair, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Aviemore departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

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 Dollar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Aviemore

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Aviemore

Lufthansa
Good (8,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,521 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,005 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,426 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,393 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,958 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,219 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,749 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (920 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,791 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,090 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,344 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,261 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,419 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aviemore

Average rates range from around £142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £1,025 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)
£94+
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Aviemore Youth Hostel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Cairngorm Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£160+
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Fraoch Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Boat Country Inn and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£115+
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Hiring a car in Aviemore

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.84 and £25.12.

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.84 and £25.12.

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