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
£87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nairn in October
Estimated hotel price
£87
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 7 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Nairn include British Airways, Loganair and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Nairn departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Nairn. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 115 miles from Nairn. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Nairn. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Nairn takes 245 miles and will cost you around £18. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 245 miles.

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Nairn include British Airways, Loganair and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Nairn departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Nairn. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 115 miles from Nairn. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Nairn. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Nairn takes 245 miles and will cost you around £18. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 245 miles.

Airports near Nairn

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Nairn

KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,940 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,209 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,583 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,312 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,358 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (209 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,540 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,913 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,803 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,897 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,207 reviews)
China Southern
Good (151 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (186 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,030 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nairn

Average rates range from around £103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £143 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nairn

Most booked hotels in Nairn

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Tali Ayer
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Hillhaven Bed &Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£124+
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Clubhouse Hotel And Orchid Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£135+
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Golf View Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£224+
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Muthu Newton Hotel (Near Inverness Airport)
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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The Albert Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Hiring a car in Nairn

Hiring a car in Nairn costs £35 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Nairn.

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.83 and £25.10.

Hiring a car in Nairn costs £35 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Nairn.

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.83 and £25.10.