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

Glenrothes travel guide

Glenrothes Tourism | Glenrothes Guide

You're Going to Love Glenrothes

With a population of 38 734, Glenrothes is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Glenrothes to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Glenrothes

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fettykil Fox (Leslie Roundabout, Leslie) and The Courtyard @ Balbirnie House (Balbirnie House Balbirnie Park) are great picks.

When to visit Glenrothes

Glenrothes in November
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glenrothes in November
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Glenrothes

Plane

Although Glenrothes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 30 km from Glenrothes. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Glenrothes departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Glenrothes, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Glenrothes to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. The train station in Glenrothes is called Glenrothes Markinch, and is located 2.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Glenrothes is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 307 km from Glenrothes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glenrothes, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Glenrothes takes 113 km and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 177 km.

Plane

Although Glenrothes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 30 km from Glenrothes. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Glenrothes departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Glenrothes, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Glenrothes to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. The train station in Glenrothes is called Glenrothes Markinch, and is located 2.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Glenrothes is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 307 km from Glenrothes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glenrothes, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Glenrothes takes 113 km and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 177 km.

Airports near Glenrothes

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Glenrothes

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 popular areas of Glenrothes

Most booked hotels in Glenrothes

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The Elbow Room
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Dean Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Victoria Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Balbirnie House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Holiday Inn Express Glenrothes
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Laurel bank Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£43+
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Hiring a car in Glenrothes

Hiring a car in Glenrothes costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Glenrothes.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Glenrothes (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 Glenrothes is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Glenrothes costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Glenrothes.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Glenrothes (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 Glenrothes is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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