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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Elgin has to offer.

When to visit Elgin

Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
$93
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 44 km from Elgin. The shortest flight to Elgin from the United States departs from Philadelphia and takes around 10h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Elgin. The train station in Elgin is called Elgin, and is located 11 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 189 km from Elgin. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 402 km and will cost you around $16. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 692 km.

Plane

Although Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 44 km from Elgin. The shortest flight to Elgin from the United States departs from Philadelphia and takes around 10h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Elgin. The train station in Elgin is called Elgin, and is located 11 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 189 km from Elgin. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 402 km and will cost you around $16. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 692 km.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,885 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,403 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,569 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (202 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,336 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,509 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,909 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,780 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,890 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,202 reviews)
China Southern
Good (147 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (186 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,019 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Most booked hotels in Elgin

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The Harbour Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 78 reviews)
$101+
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Poseidon's Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 691 reviews)
$74+
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Golf View Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 625 reviews)
$105+
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The Milton Accommodation
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 774 reviews)
$92+
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Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2102 reviews)
$126+
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Stotfield Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2297 reviews)
$118+
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Renting a car in Elgin

Renting a car in Elgin costs $50 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Elgin.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Elgin, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Elgin costs $50 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Elgin.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Elgin, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

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