Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Elgin travel guide

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You're Going to Love Elgin

With a population of 21,236, Elgin is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Elgin deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Elgin

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Drouthy Cobbler (48A High Street) and Weavers Restaurant (Newmill) are great picks.

When to visit Elgin

Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Elgin

Plane

Although Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 27 miles from Elgin. The shortest flight to Elgin from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to Manchester takes 7h 30m and costs around $174 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $195 for a 8h 07m trip. The train station in Elgin is called Elgin, and is located 7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 117 miles from Elgin. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Elgin using Megabus or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Elgin takes 218 miles and will cost you around $21. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 228 miles.

Plane

Although Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 27 miles from Elgin. The shortest flight to Elgin from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to Manchester takes 7h 30m and costs around $174 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $195 for a 8h 07m trip. The train station in Elgin is called Elgin, and is located 7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 117 miles from Elgin. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Elgin using Megabus or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Elgin takes 218 miles and will cost you around $21. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 228 miles.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,913 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,739 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,576 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,282 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (978 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,076 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,095 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (259 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,804 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (150 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,478 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,780 reviews)
China Southern
Good (97 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (841 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,185 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Most booked hotels in Elgin

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Links Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 581 reviews)
$138+
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Laichmoray Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1659 reviews)
$126+
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The Milton Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 659 reviews)
$99+
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Poseidon's Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 534 reviews)
$95+
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Firth Hotel & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 473 reviews)
$94+
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Golf View Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 551 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Elgin

Expect to pay $6.66 per gallon in Elgin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.95 and $106.60. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Elgin, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.66 per gallon in Elgin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.95 and $106.60. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Elgin, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

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