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 November
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
£70
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, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Elgin departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

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 Turo and Final Rentals, among others, in Edinburgh.

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, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Elgin departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

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 Turo and Final Rentals, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,055 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,418 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,238 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,610 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,840 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,384 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,415 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (311 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (224 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,939 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,607 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,841 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,910 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,234 reviews)
China Southern
Good (154 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,047 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (189 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 (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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Elgin Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Poseidon's
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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The Mansefield Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£131+
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The Milton Accommodation
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Firth Hotel & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay £1.60 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 £19.11 and £25.48. 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 (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.60 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 £19.11 and £25.48. 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 (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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