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

Elgin travel guide

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You're Going to Love Elgin

With a population of 21,236, Elgin is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Elgin deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Elgin

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Haugh at Mansion House Hotel (Mansion House Hotel) and Mezzo (The Mansefield Hotel 2 Mayne Road) are great picks.

When to visit Elgin

Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Elgin

Plane

Although Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 27 miles from Elgin. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Elgin departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Elgin. The train journey from Elgin to London takes 8h 04m and costs around £143 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £258 for a 16h 52m trip. The train station in Elgin is called Elgin, and is located 7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 117 miles from Elgin. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 315 miles and will cost you around £16. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 425 miles.

Plane

Although Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 27 miles from Elgin. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Elgin departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Elgin. The train journey from Elgin to London takes 8h 04m and costs around £143 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £258 for a 16h 52m trip. The train station in Elgin is called Elgin, and is located 7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 117 miles from Elgin. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 315 miles and will cost you around £16. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 425 miles.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,982 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,469 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,657 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,538 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,038 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,183 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,074 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (173 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,871 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,589 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,353 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,840 reviews)
China Southern
Good (116 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,117 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (922 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Most booked hotels in Elgin

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Laichmoray Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Elgin Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Poseidon's Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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The Milton Accommodation
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Golf View Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Firth Hotel & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Hiring a car in Elgin costs £41 per day, on average, or £82 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Inverness.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Elgin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.18 and £21.57. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Elgin costs £41 per day, on average, or £82 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Inverness.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Elgin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.18 and £21.57. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

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