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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Peterhead travel guide

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You're Going to Love Peterhead

With a population of 17,627, Peterhead 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 Peterhead to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Peterhead

Peterhead in January
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peterhead in January
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Peterhead in July, when the average temperature is 14 °C, and the highest can go up to 15 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 3 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Peterhead, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Peterhead

Plane

Although Peterhead doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 26 miles from Peterhead. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Peterhead departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Peterhead, followed by LNER. The train journey from Peterhead to London takes 7h 06m and costs around £192 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £26 for a 7h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Peterhead is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 120 miles from Peterhead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Peterhead using Megabus or FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Peterhead takes 185 miles and will cost you around £26. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 200 miles.

Plane

Although Peterhead doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 26 miles from Peterhead. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Peterhead departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Peterhead, followed by LNER. The train journey from Peterhead to London takes 7h 06m and costs around £192 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £26 for a 7h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Peterhead is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 120 miles from Peterhead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Peterhead using Megabus or FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Peterhead takes 185 miles and will cost you around £26. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 200 miles.

Airports near Peterhead

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Peterhead

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,162 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Peterhead

Most booked hotels in Peterhead

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Crawfords Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Saplinbrae Hotel and Lodges
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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The Waterside Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£64+
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Hiring a car in Peterhead

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Peterhead (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 Peterhead is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Peterhead (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 Peterhead is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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