Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aviemore in March
Estimated hotel price
£79
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 London and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Aviemore. 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 Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Aviemore. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Aviemore takes 245 miles and will cost you around £13. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £32 for a journey of 490 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, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Aviemore departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Aviemore. 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 Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Aviemore. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Aviemore takes 245 miles and will cost you around £13. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £32 for a journey of 490 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

Airlines serving Aviemore

Lufthansa
Good (7,985 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,513 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,964 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,357 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,213 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (916 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,012 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,249 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,322 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,348 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aviemore

Average rates range from around £139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £1,298 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aviemore

Most booked hotels in Aviemore

High Range
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Fraoch Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£74+
Aviemore Youth Hostel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£80+
Cairngorm Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£157+
Boat Country Inn and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£98+
Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£114+

Hiring a car in Aviemore

Expect to pay £1.56 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 £18.66 and £24.88.

Expect to pay £1.56 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 £18.66 and £24.88.