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Dunkeld travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dunkeld

Dunkeld is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dunkeld to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Dunkeld

Dunkeld in March
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunkeld in March
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dunkeld

Plane

Although Dunkeld doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 43 miles from Dunkeld. The shortest flight to Dunkeld from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dunkeld to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $57 for a 3h 45m trip. The train station in Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Dunkeld is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 45 miles from Dunkeld. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunkeld, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 61 miles and will cost you around $19. From Dundee, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 110 miles.

Plane

Although Dunkeld doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 43 miles from Dunkeld. The shortest flight to Dunkeld from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dunkeld to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $57 for a 3h 45m trip. The train station in Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Dunkeld is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 45 miles from Dunkeld. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunkeld, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 61 miles and will cost you around $19. From Dundee, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Dunkeld

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dunkeld

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dunkeld

Most booked hotels in Dunkeld

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The Merryburn Hotel
1 star
Excellent (9.4, 650 reviews)
$63+
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Atholl Arms Hotel Dunkeld
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 778 reviews)
$262+
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Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2489 reviews)
$214+
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Birnam Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1723 reviews)
$85+
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Royal Dunkeld Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.9, 1400 reviews)
$123+
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Renting a car in Dunkeld

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Dunkeld (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Dunkeld is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Dunkeld (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Dunkeld is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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