Dunkeld travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dunkeld

Dunkeld 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 Dunkeld to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Dunkeld

Dunkeld in August
Estimated hotel price
£93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunkeld in August
Estimated hotel price
£93
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dunkeld

Plane

Although Dunkeld doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 70 km from Dunkeld. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dunkeld departs from London and takes around 18h 20m.

Train

LNER is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train station in Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dunkeld is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 72 km from Dunkeld. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dunkeld using Megabus or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 620 km and will cost you around £48. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £58 for a journey of 653 km.

Plane

Although Dunkeld doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 70 km from Dunkeld. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dunkeld departs from London and takes around 18h 20m.

Train

LNER is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train station in Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dunkeld is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 72 km from Dunkeld. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dunkeld using Megabus or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 620 km and will cost you around £48. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £58 for a journey of 653 km.

Airports near Dunkeld

Airlines serving Dunkeld

Lufthansa
Good (7,031 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,332 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,581 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,400 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,780 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,895 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,641 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,885 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (785 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,303 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,670 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (343 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,284 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,322 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,088 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,859 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,184 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,315 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dunkeld

Most booked hotels in Dunkeld

The Merryburn Hotel
1 star
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£96+
Atholl Arms Hotel Dunkeld
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£154+
Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£125+
Birnam Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£76+
Royal Dunkeld Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
£58+

Hiring a car in Dunkeld

Expect to pay £1.40 per litre in Dunkeld (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.70 and £22.27. The most frequently booked car type in Dunkeld is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.40 per litre in Dunkeld (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.70 and £22.27. The most frequently booked car type in Dunkeld is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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