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

Pitlochry travel guide

Pitlochry Tourism | Pitlochry Guide

You're Going to Love Pitlochry

With a population of 2,860, Pitlochry 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 Pitlochry to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Pitlochry

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Wee Choo-Choo (3 Rie-Achan Rd) and Fauna at Pine Trees Hotel (Strathview Terrace) are great picks.

When to visit Pitlochry

Pitlochry in January
Estimated hotel price
£119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pitlochry in January
Estimated hotel price
£119
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pitlochry

Plane

Although Pitlochry doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 54 miles from Pitlochry. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Pitlochry departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Pitlochry, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Pitlochry to Glasgow takes 0h 52m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £43 for a 3h 31m trip. The train station in Pitlochry is called Pitlochry, and is located 1.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pitlochry is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 56 miles from Pitlochry. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pitlochry using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Pitlochry takes 99 miles and will cost you around £22. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 381 miles.

Plane

Although Pitlochry doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 54 miles from Pitlochry. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Pitlochry departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Pitlochry, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Pitlochry to Glasgow takes 0h 52m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £43 for a 3h 31m trip. The train station in Pitlochry is called Pitlochry, and is located 1.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pitlochry is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 56 miles from Pitlochry. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pitlochry using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Pitlochry takes 99 miles and will cost you around £22. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 381 miles.

Airports near Pitlochry

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Pitlochry

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pitlochry

From 5-star hotels such as the Fonab Castle Hotel to great affordable options like the Rosemount Hotel, Pitlochry offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £245 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pitlochry

Most booked hotels in Pitlochry

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Westlands of Pitlochry
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Fonab Castle Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£203+
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Mckays Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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The Atholl Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£153+
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Dunalastair Hotel Suites
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£216+
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Fisher's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Hiring a car in Pitlochry

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Pitlochry (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.30 and £21.73.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Pitlochry (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.30 and £21.73.