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Where to stay
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Ballater travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ballater

With a population of 1.550, Ballater is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ballater deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ballater

Ballater in January
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballater in January
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ballater

Plane

Although Ballater doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 53 km from Ballater. The shortest flight to Ballater from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 12h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballater is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 122 km from Ballater. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Ballater doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 53 km from Ballater. The shortest flight to Ballater from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 12h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballater is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 122 km from Ballater. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Ballater

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Ballater

Lufthansa
Good (8,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,521 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,005 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,426 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,393 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,958 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,219 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,749 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (920 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,791 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,090 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,344 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,261 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,419 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballater

Most booked hotels in Ballater

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The Auld Kirk
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 1038 reviews)
$280+
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No 45, Ballater
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1089 reviews)
$233+
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Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 290 reviews)
$189+
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Balmoral Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1958 reviews)
$223+
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Renting a car in Ballater

Expect to pay $7.99 per gallon in Ballater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $95.85 and $127.80.

Expect to pay $7.99 per gallon in Ballater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $95.85 and $127.80.