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 December
Estimated hotel price
£102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pitlochry in December
Estimated hotel price
£102
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 87 km 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 London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Pitlochry, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Pitlochry to Manchester takes 3h 46m and costs around £25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £25 for a 4h 12m trip. The train station in Pitlochry is called Pitlochry, and is located 2.9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pitlochry is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 90 km from Pitlochry. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pitlochry using FlixBus or National Express. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Pitlochry takes 249 km and will cost you around £11. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £31 for a journey of 628 km.

Plane

Although Pitlochry doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 87 km 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 London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Pitlochry, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Pitlochry to Manchester takes 3h 46m and costs around £25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £25 for a 4h 12m trip. The train station in Pitlochry is called Pitlochry, and is located 2.9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pitlochry is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 90 km from Pitlochry. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pitlochry using FlixBus or National Express. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Pitlochry takes 249 km and will cost you around £11. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £31 for a journey of 628 km.

Airports near Pitlochry

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Pitlochry

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,659 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,109 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,340 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,156 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,901 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,098 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 £149 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £243 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)
£80+
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Fonab Castle Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£207+
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Mckays Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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The Atholl Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£145+
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Fisher's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£54+
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Hiring a car in Pitlochry

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.35 and £21.80.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.35 and £21.80.