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When to visit
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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Aviemore to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Aviemore

Aviemore in November
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aviemore in November
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 61 miles 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 Birmingham and takes around 1h 30m.

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 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 61 miles 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 Birmingham and takes around 1h 30m.

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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Aviemore

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Aviemore

Lufthansa
Good (8,237 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,225 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,077 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,591 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,254 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (967 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,225 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,985 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,199 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,657 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,490 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,606 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,464 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aviemore

Average rates range from around £124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £172 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 (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£85+
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Macdonald Highlands Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£89+
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Macdonald Morlich Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£85+
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Coylumbridge Resort Hotel
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£64+
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Hiring a car in Aviemore

Expect to pay £1.70 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 £20.34 and £27.12.

Expect to pay £1.70 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 £20.34 and £27.12.

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