Introduction
What to do
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.

When to visit Elgin

Elgin in October
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in October
Estimated hotel price
£66
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 British Airways, Loganair, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Elgin departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 25m.

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 Turo and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

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 British Airways, Loganair, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Elgin departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 25m.

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 Turo and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,562 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,181 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,513 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,956 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,455 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,471 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (232 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,989 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,909 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,926 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,711 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,281 reviews)
China Southern
Good (174 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,084 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (191 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Most booked hotels in Elgin

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Links Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Sunninghill
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£144+
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Laichmoray Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£134+
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Elgin Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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The Milton Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Poseidon's
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Hiring a car in Elgin costs £33 per day, on average, or £67 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Elgin.

Expect to pay £1.61 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 £19.29 and £25.72. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Elgin costs £33 per day, on average, or £67 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Elgin.

Expect to pay £1.61 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 £19.29 and £25.72. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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