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 March
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nairn in March
Estimated hotel price
£63
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 easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Nairn departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to London takes 8h 07m and costs around £147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £131 for a 8h 30m trip. 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Nairn using Megabus or FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Nairn takes 228 miles and will cost you around £20. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 235 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 easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Nairn departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to London takes 8h 07m and costs around £147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £131 for a 8h 30m trip. 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Nairn using Megabus or FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Nairn takes 228 miles and will cost you around £20. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 235 miles.

Airports near Nairn

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Nairn

KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,080 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,811 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,300 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (998 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,151 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (264 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,140 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (152 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,504 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,819 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,801 reviews)
China Southern
Good (100 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,081 reviews)
Qantas Airways
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American Airlines
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Where to stay in Nairn

Average rates range from around £119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £101 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nairn

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Room at the Back, 2 George Street
0 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Hillhaven Bed &Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Dolphin View Hillockhead
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Golf View Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£200+
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The 1645 Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Hiring a car in Nairn

Expect to pay £1.29 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 £15.40 and £20.54. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nairn, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.29 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 £15.40 and £20.54. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nairn, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

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