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Hiring a car

Innerleithen travel guide

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With a population of 3,040, Innerleithen is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Innerleithen to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Innerleithen

Plane

Although Innerleithen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 26 miles from Innerleithen. Newcastle Airport (UK) 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 Innerleithen departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Innerleithen, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Innerleithen 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.

Car

Another option to get to Innerleithen is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 151 miles from Innerleithen. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Innerleithen, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Innerleithen takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Plane

Although Innerleithen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 26 miles from Innerleithen. Newcastle Airport (UK) 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 Innerleithen departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Innerleithen, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Innerleithen 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.

Car

Another option to get to Innerleithen is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 151 miles from Innerleithen. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Innerleithen, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Innerleithen takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Innerleithen

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Innerleithen

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 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)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Innerleithen

Most booked hotels in Innerleithen

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Glede Knowe Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Traquair Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Peebles Hydro
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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The Tontine Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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The Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Hiring a car in Innerleithen

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Innerleithen (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. Compact (Ford Kuga or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Innerleithen, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Innerleithen (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. Compact (Ford Kuga or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Innerleithen, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

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