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

Perth travel guide

Perth Tourism | Perth Guide

You're Going to Love Perth

With a population of 43,633, Perth is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Perth to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Perth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Paco's Restaurant (3 Mill Street) and No 1 The Bank (2 St Leonards Bank) are great picks.

When to visit Perth

Perth in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Perth in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Perth in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Perth, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Perth

Plane

Although Perth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 31 miles from Perth. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Perth departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Perth is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 32 miles from Perth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Final Rentals, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Perth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 31 miles from Perth. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Perth departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Perth is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 32 miles from Perth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Final Rentals, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Perth

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Perth

Lufthansa
Good (8,150 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,541 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,449 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,476 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,259 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,628 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,015 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,633 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,890 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,361 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,422 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,420 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,340 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,574 reviews)
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Where to stay in Perth

Average rates range from around £130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £126 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Perth

Most booked hotels in Perth

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Double Ensuite at Inchture Hotel
0 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Holiday Inn Express Perth By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Travelodge Perth Broxden Junction
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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The Royal George Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Salutation Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£59+
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Mercure Perth Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Perth

Hiring a car in Perth costs £34 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Perth.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Perth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.85 and £23.80. Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Perth, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Perth costs £34 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Perth.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Perth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.85 and £23.80. Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Perth, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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