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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 Boston and takes around 9h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Elgin. The train journey from Elgin to London takes 8h 05m and costs around $210 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $361 for a 12h 35m trip. 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 Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Elgin using FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 478 km and will cost you around $33. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 789 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 Boston and takes around 9h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Elgin. The train journey from Elgin to London takes 8h 05m and costs around $210 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $361 for a 12h 35m trip. 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 Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Elgin using FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 478 km and will cost you around $33. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 789 km.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,794 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,296 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,136 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,715 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,207 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (295 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,295 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,477 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,735 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,886 reviews)
China Southern
Good (142 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,193 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,004 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (187 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, 614 reviews)
$160+
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Laichmoray Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1794 reviews)
$165+
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The Harbour Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 72 reviews)
$101+
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Poseidon's Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 644 reviews)
$61+
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Golf View Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 618 reviews)
$101+
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The Mansefield Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 483 reviews)
$174+
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Renting a car in Elgin

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Renault Kangoo or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Renault Kangoo or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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