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

Pitlochry travel guide

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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
£106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pitlochry in January
Estimated hotel price
£106
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 American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Pitlochry departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Avanti West Coast 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 Manchester, expect to pay about £33 for a 3h 46m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pitlochry, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Pitlochry takes 70 miles and will cost you around £9. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 270 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 American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Pitlochry departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Avanti West Coast 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 Manchester, expect to pay about £33 for a 3h 46m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pitlochry, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Pitlochry takes 70 miles and will cost you around £9. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Pitlochry

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Pitlochry

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,544 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,494 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,040 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,006 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,996 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,400 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (863 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,397 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,556 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,048 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,044 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 £181 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £251 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)
£86+
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Fonab Castle Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£234+
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Atholl Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£170+
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Dunalastair Hotel Suites
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£170+
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Fisher's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£129+
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Loch Rannoch Highland Club
0 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£140+
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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 £16.26 and £21.68.

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 £16.26 and £21.68.

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