Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
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.

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 November
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
£58
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 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to Edinburgh takes 4h 56m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £145 for a 8h 04m 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 Budget and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Elgin using Megabus or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Elgin takes 218 miles and will cost you around £38. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 225 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 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to Edinburgh takes 4h 56m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £145 for a 8h 04m 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 Budget and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Elgin using Megabus or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Elgin takes 218 miles and will cost you around £38. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,732 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,361 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (974 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,068 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,091 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (255 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,804 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (150 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,473 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,069 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (838 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,187 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)
£104+
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Laichmoray Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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The Milton Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Poseidon's Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Firth Hotel & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Hiring a car in Elgin costs £37 per day, on average, or £74 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Elgin.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.17 and £21.55. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Elgin costs £37 per day, on average, or £74 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Elgin.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.17 and £21.55. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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