Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Forfar travel guide

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You're Going to Love Forfar

With a population of 13,237, Forfar is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Forfar to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Forfar

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Mill (Dundee Road) and The Nest by The Giddy Goose (67-69 E High St) are great picks.

When to visit Forfar

Forfar in January
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel
Forfar in January
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Forfar

Plane

When flying to Forfar, you’ll arrive at Dundee (DND), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Forfar departs from London and takes around 27h 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Forfar, followed by Scotrail.

Car

Another option to get to Forfar is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 79 km from Forfar. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Forfar using Megabus or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Forfar takes 668 km and will cost you around £54. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £50 for a journey of 909 km.

Plane

When flying to Forfar, you’ll arrive at Dundee (DND), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Forfar departs from London and takes around 27h 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Forfar, followed by Scotrail.

Car

Another option to get to Forfar is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 79 km from Forfar. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Forfar using Megabus or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Forfar takes 668 km and will cost you around £54. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £50 for a journey of 909 km.

Airports near Forfar

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Forfar

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Forfar

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £104 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Forfar

Most booked hotels in Forfar

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Four Points Flex by Sheraton Dundee
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Hotel Indigo Dundee
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Hampton by Hilton Dundee City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Travelodge Dundee Strathmore Avenue
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£37+
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The Landmark Hotel and Leisure Club
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£73+
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Hiring a car in Forfar

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Forfar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Forfar is Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Forfar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Forfar is Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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