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When to visit
How to get there
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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 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 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aviemore, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Aviemore to Glasgow takes 4h 38m and costs around £32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £78 for a 5h 47m trip. The train station in Aviemore is called Aviemore, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Aviemore using FlixBus or Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Aviemore takes 394 km and will cost you around £18. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 587 km. The most popular bus station is Aviemore Dalraddy Caravan Park, located 6 km from the city centre of Aviemore. Aviemore Burnside Avenue is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

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 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aviemore, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Aviemore to Glasgow takes 4h 38m and costs around £32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £78 for a 5h 47m trip. The train station in Aviemore is called Aviemore, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Aviemore using FlixBus or Megabus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Aviemore takes 394 km and will cost you around £18. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 587 km. The most popular bus station is Aviemore Dalraddy Caravan Park, located 6 km from the city centre of Aviemore. Aviemore Burnside Avenue is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Aviemore

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Aviemore

KLM
Good (1,420 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,592 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,997 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,538 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,052 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,672 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,033 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,043 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,585 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,139 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,409 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,073 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aviemore

Average rates range from around £98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £750 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)
£83+
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Fraoch Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Boat Country Inn and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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The Boat House Guesthouse
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£122+
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Macdonald Spey Valley Resort
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£75+
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Macdonald Highlands Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£76+
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Hiring a car in Aviemore

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.26 and £21.67.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.26 and £21.67.

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