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

Peebles travel guide

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You're Going to Love Peebles

With a population of 8,403, Peebles 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 Peebles to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Peebles

If you’re looking for affordable options, Renwicks at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa (Cardrona) and The Horseshoe Restaurant with Rooms (The Horseshoe Inn Eddleston) are great picks.

When to visit Peebles

Peebles in February
Estimated hotel price
£86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peebles in February
Estimated hotel price
£86
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Peebles

Plane

Although Peebles doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 22 miles from Peebles. 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 Peebles departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Peebles 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 Peebles is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 155 miles from Peebles. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Peebles doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 22 miles from Peebles. 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 Peebles departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Peebles 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 Peebles is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 155 miles from Peebles. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

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

Airports near Peebles

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Peebles

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
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Where to stay in Peebles

Average rates range from around £94 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 Peebles

Most booked hotels in Peebles

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Glede Knowe Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Traquair Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Peebles Hydro
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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The Tontine Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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The Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Hiring a car in Peebles

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Peebles (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. The most frequently booked car type in Peebles is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Peebles (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. The most frequently booked car type in Peebles is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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