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. We recommend you stay at least 1 days in order to fully appreciate everything Elgin has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Elgin
Where to Eat in Elgin
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Drouthy Cobbler (48A High Street) and Weavers Restaurant (Newmill) are great picks.
When to visit Elgin
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 40m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by LNER. The train journey from Elgin to Aberdeen takes 2h 18m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £56 for a 3h 23m 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 INTERRENT and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elgin, including Megabus, Scottish Citylink and Parks of Hamilton. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 228 miles and will cost you around £11. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 283 miles.
Airlines serving Elgin
Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin
Most booked hotels in Elgin
Hiring a car in Elgin
Hiring a car in Elgin costs £33 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Elgin.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.88 and £23.84. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Scala or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.