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How to get there
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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ballater to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ballater

Ballater in November
Estimated hotel price
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballater in November
Estimated hotel price
$183
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 9h 40m.

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 Dollar, 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 9h 40m.

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 Dollar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Ballater

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Ballater

Lufthansa
Good (8,286 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,272 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,112 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,459 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,654 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,022 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,687 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,394 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,454 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,384 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,790 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,523 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballater

Most booked hotels in Ballater

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Auld Kirk
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1077 reviews)
$259+
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Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 292 reviews)
$187+
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Balmoral Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2040 reviews)
$140+
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Renting a car in Ballater

Expect to pay $8.78 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 $105.39 and $140.51.

Expect to pay $8.78 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 $105.39 and $140.51.