Peebles travel guide

Peebles Tourism | Peebles Guide

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.

When to visit Peebles

Peebles in April
Estimated hotel price
£89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peebles in April
Estimated hotel price
£89
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, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Peebles departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Peebles to Glasgow takes 1h 03m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £22 for a 3h 13m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peebles, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Peebles takes 59 miles and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 155 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, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Peebles departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Peebles to Glasgow takes 1h 03m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £22 for a 3h 13m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peebles, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Peebles takes 59 miles and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airlines serving Peebles

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Peebles

Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £108 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Peebles

Most booked hotels in Peebles

Glede Knowe Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£110+
The Horseshoe Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£96+
The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Traquair Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£111+
The Park Hotel Peebles
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£95+
Peebles Hydro Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£107+

Hiring a car in Peebles

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Peebles is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Peebles is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.