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

Stonehaven travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stonehaven

With a population of 9,592, Stonehaven is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Stonehaven has to offer.

Where to Eat in Stonehaven

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Tolbooth Restaurant (The Old Pier) and The Stack Restaurant and Bar (14 Dunnyfell Road) are great picks.

When to visit Stonehaven

Stonehaven in September
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stonehaven in September
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stonehaven

Plane

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

Car

Another option to get to Stonehaven is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 128 km from Stonehaven. You’ll find branches of Turo and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

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

Car

Another option to get to Stonehaven is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 128 km from Stonehaven. You’ll find branches of Turo and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Stonehaven

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Stonehaven

Lufthansa
Good (8,057 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,411 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,233 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,605 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,815 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (932 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,585 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,821 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,172 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,408 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,375 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,503 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stonehaven

Average rates range from around £108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £163 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stonehaven

Most booked hotels in Stonehaven

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Belvedere Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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The Ship Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£121+
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Station Hotel Stonehaven
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Rooms At 31
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Number 44 Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Hiring a car in Stonehaven

Hiring a car in Stonehaven costs £35 per day, on average, or £104 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Aberdeen Dyce.

Expect to pay £1.60 per litre in Stonehaven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.15 and £25.54.

Hiring a car in Stonehaven costs £35 per day, on average, or £104 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Aberdeen Dyce.

Expect to pay £1.60 per litre in Stonehaven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.15 and £25.54.