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 December
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in December
Estimated hotel price
£59
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 44 km from Elgin. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Loganair, British Airways, KLM and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Elgin departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by LNER. The train journey from Elgin to London takes 7h 40m and costs around £117 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £69 for a 7h 42m trip. The train station in Elgin is called Elgin, and is located 11 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 189 km from Elgin. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Elgin takes 805 km and will cost you around £58. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 877 km.

Plane

Although Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 44 km from Elgin. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Loganair, British Airways, KLM and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Elgin departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by LNER. The train journey from Elgin to London takes 7h 40m and costs around £117 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £69 for a 7h 42m trip. The train station in Elgin is called Elgin, and is located 11 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 189 km from Elgin. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Elgin takes 805 km and will cost you around £58. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 877 km.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,624 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (286 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (181 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,895 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,224 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,412 reviews)
China Southern
Good (123 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,854 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,135 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (952 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (183 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Most booked hotels in Elgin

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St Michaels Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Laichmoray Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Elgin Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Golf View Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Firth Hotel & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Hiring a car in Elgin costs £31 per day, on average, or £62 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Elgin.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.35 and £21.79. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Elgin costs £31 per day, on average, or £62 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Elgin.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.35 and £21.79. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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