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How to get there
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Hiring a car

Kelso travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kelso

With a population of 5,154, Kelso 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 Kelso to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Kelso

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cobbles Inn (7 Bowmont Street) and Lemon and Thyme (35-37 Horsemarket) are great picks.

When to visit Kelso

Kelso in July
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kelso in July
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kelso

Plane

Although Kelso doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 44 miles from Kelso. 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 Kelso departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Kelso, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Kelso 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 Kelso is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 146 miles from Kelso. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Kelso doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 44 miles from Kelso. 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 Kelso departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Kelso, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Kelso 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 Kelso is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 146 miles from Kelso. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

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

Airports near Kelso

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Kelso

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 Kelso

Average rates range from around £114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £154 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kelso

Most booked hotels in Kelso

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Queenshead Hotel Kelso
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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The Border Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£142+
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The Black Swan Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Cross Keys Hotel, Kelso
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£78+
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Ednam House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£90+
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The Central Guesthouse
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£86+
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Hiring a car in Kelso

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Kelso (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.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Kelso (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.

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