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

Dalkeith travel guide

Dalkeith Tourism | Dalkeith Guide

You're Going to Love Dalkeith

With a population of 11,502, Dalkeith 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 Dalkeith to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Dalkeith

Dalkeith in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dalkeith in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dalkeith

Plane

When flying to Dalkeith, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 20 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Dalkeith include easyJet, Ryanair and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Dalkeith departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 273 km from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Plane

When flying to Dalkeith, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 20 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Dalkeith include easyJet, Ryanair and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Dalkeith departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 273 km from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Dalkeith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dalkeith

Lufthansa
Good (8,129 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,536 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,441 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,996 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,968 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,609 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,873 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,324 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (421 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,331 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dalkeith

Most booked hotels in Dalkeith

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Melville Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£212+
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Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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The Melville Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 - Newcraighall
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£175+
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The Hawes Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£151+
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Hiring a car in Dalkeith

Hiring a car in Dalkeith costs £24 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Dalkeith.

Expect to pay £1.50 per litre in Dalkeith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.91 and £23.87. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dalkeith, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Dalkeith costs £24 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Dalkeith.

Expect to pay £1.50 per litre in Dalkeith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.91 and £23.87. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dalkeith, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.