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

Nairn travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nairn

With a population of 8,551, Nairn 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 Nairn to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Nairn

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sundancer Bar & Restaurant (Harbour St) and The Cawdor Tavern (Cawdor) are great picks.

When to visit Nairn

Nairn in October
Estimated hotel price
£89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nairn in October
Estimated hotel price
£89
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nairn in July, when the average temperature is 13 °C, and the highest can go up to 17 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Nairn, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Nairn

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 11 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Nairn include Loganair, British Airways and easyJet. The shortest domestic flight to Nairn departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Nairn. The train journey from Nairn to London takes 8h 05m and costs around £158 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £271 for a 12h 35m trip. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 186 km from Nairn. You’ll find branches of Turo and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Nairn. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Nairn takes 402 km and will cost you around £13. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £39 for a journey of 1255 km.

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 11 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Nairn include Loganair, British Airways and easyJet. The shortest domestic flight to Nairn departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Nairn. The train journey from Nairn to London takes 8h 05m and costs around £158 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £271 for a 12h 35m trip. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 186 km from Nairn. You’ll find branches of Turo and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Nairn. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Nairn takes 402 km and will cost you around £13. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £39 for a journey of 1255 km.

Airports near Nairn

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Nairn

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,800 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,286 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,138 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,719 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,214 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (197 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (296 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,296 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,477 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,914 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,741 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,887 reviews)
China Southern
Good (142 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,193 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,006 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (187 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nairn

Average rates range from around £94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £116 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nairn

Most booked hotels in Nairn

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Room at the Back, 2 George Street
0 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Cawdor House
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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Hillhaven Bed &Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£134+
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Clubhouse Hotel And Orchid Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Golf View Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Hiring a car in Nairn

Expect to pay £1.37 per litre in Nairn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.39 and £21.85.

Expect to pay £1.37 per litre in Nairn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.39 and £21.85.