Aberdeen travel guide
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You're Going to Love Aberdeen
With a population of 183,790, Aberdeen is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Aberdeen has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Aberdeen
Where to Eat in Aberdeen
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Mains of Drum (Drumoak Banchory) and 1906 @ HMT (Rosemount Viaduct) are great picks.
When to visit Aberdeen
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Aberdeen in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 66.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Aberdeen, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Aberdeen
Plane
When flying to Aberdeen, you’ll arrive at Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Aberdeen from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aberdeen, followed by LNER. The train journey from Aberdeen to Edinburgh takes 2h 36m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $90 for a 4h 36m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Aberdeen is the busiest station in Aberdeen. Another popular train station is Aberdeen Portlethen, located 6 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Aberdeen is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 93 miles from Aberdeen. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aberdeen, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Aberdeen takes 176 miles and will cost you around $37. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 200 miles. Aberdeen’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Aberdeen
Where to stay in Aberdeen
Average rates range from around $89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $276 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Aberdeen
Most booked hotels in Aberdeen
Renting a car in Aberdeen
Renting a car in Aberdeen costs $59 per day, on average, or $177 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Aberdeen.
Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Aberdeen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Aberdeen is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Kia Optima or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.