Nairn travel guide
Nairn Tourism | Nairn Guide
You're Going to Love Nairn
With a population of 8,551, Nairn is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Nairn deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Nairn
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sundancer Bar & Restaurant (Harbour St) and Afternoon Tea at Muthu Newton Hotel (Muthu Newton Hotel) are great picks.
When to visit Nairn
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nairn in July, when the average temperature is 55.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 62.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Nairn, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Nairn
Plane
When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Nairn from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 10h 35m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by LNER. The train journey from Nairn to London takes 8h 04m and costs around $140 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $156 for a 8h 28m trip. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 6 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 115 miles from Nairn. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nairn, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Nairn takes 203 miles and will cost you around $44. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 218 miles.
Airlines serving Nairn
Where to stay in Nairn
Average rates range from around $109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $200 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Nairn
Most booked hotels in Nairn
Renting a car in Nairn
Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Nairn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Nairn is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.