Nairn travel guide
Nairn Tourism | Nairn Guide
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.
Activities & attractions in Nairn
Where to Eat in Nairn
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sundancer Bar & Restaurant (Harbour St) and Afternoon Tea at Muthu Newton Hotel (Muthu Newton Hotel) are great picks.
When to visit Nairn
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.
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 easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Nairn departs from London and takes around 1h 40m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to Edinburgh takes 4h 56m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £125 for a 7h 09m 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 GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nairn, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Nairn takes 351 km and will cost you around £28. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 362 km.
Airlines serving Nairn
Where to stay in Nairn
Average rates range from around £108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £174 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Nairn
Most booked hotels in Nairn
Hiring a car in Nairn
Hiring a car in Nairn costs £82 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 57% more expensive than at Inverness.
Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36. The most frequently booked car type in Nairn is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Cee'd or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.