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 Saorsa 1875 (2 East Moulin Road) are great picks.
When to visit Pitlochry
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, British Airways, China Southern and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Pitlochry departs from London and takes around 17h 15m.
Train
LNER is the most popular train carrier serving Pitlochry, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Pitlochry to London takes 5h 56m and costs around £108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £189 for a 8h 23m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pitlochry, including FlixBus, Megabus and Scottish Citylink. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Pitlochry takes 575 miles and will cost you around £39. From London, the ticket costs about £60 for a journey of 612 miles.
Airlines serving Pitlochry
Where to stay in Pitlochry
From 5-star hotels such as the Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa to great affordable options like the Rosemount Hotel, Pitlochry offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £184 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £246 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Pitlochry
Most booked hotels in Pitlochry
Hiring a car in Pitlochry
Hiring a car in Pitlochry costs £36 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 66% cheaper than airport locations in Pitlochry.
Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36.