Elgin travel guide

Elgin Tourism | Elgin Guide

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.

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

Elgin in March
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in March
Estimated hotel price
£49
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 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.

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.

Airports near Elgin

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (760 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,476 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,820 reviews)
Air France
Good (897 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,408 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,472 reviews)
Finnair
Good (939 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (743 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (774 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (148 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (656 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,011 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,392 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (883 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (28 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (748 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,375 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (454 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (113 reviews)
GOL
Good (629 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Most booked hotels in Elgin

Norland B & B
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£74+
Laichmoray Hotel
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£79+
The Mansefield Hotel
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£118+
Firth Hotel & Restaurant
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£40+
Mansion House Hotel
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£99+
Golf View Hotel
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£58+

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.

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.