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
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
£69
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.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Elgin. The train journey from Elgin to London takes 8h 02m and costs around £202 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £193 for a 13h 40m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 410 km and will cost you around £20. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 612 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, easyJet 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 only carrier operating train routes to Elgin. The train journey from Elgin to London takes 8h 02m and costs around £202 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £193 for a 13h 40m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 410 km and will cost you around £20. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 612 km.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,776 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,260 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,193 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,286 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,471 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,726 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,879 reviews)
China Southern
Good (142 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,181 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,002 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (187 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Most booked hotels in Elgin

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Laichmoray Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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St Michaels Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Elgin Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Poseidon's Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£38+
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Golf View Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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The Mansefield Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Hiring a car in Elgin costs £57 per day, on average, or £114 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Inverness.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.01 and £21.34. 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 (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Elgin costs £57 per day, on average, or £114 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Inverness.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.01 and £21.34. 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 (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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