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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Elgin to see all of its attractions.

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 44 km from Elgin. The shortest flight to Elgin from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to London takes 8h 07m and costs around $202 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $176 for a 8h 29m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Elgin using Megabus or FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 367 km and will cost you around $54. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 391 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 New York and takes around 10h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to London takes 8h 07m and costs around $202 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $176 for a 8h 29m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Elgin using Megabus or FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 367 km and will cost you around $54. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 391 km.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,374 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,149 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,958 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,841 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,605 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,424 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,150 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,004 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (269 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,169 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (151 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,819 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,810 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,514 reviews)
China Southern
Good (104 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,088 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (878 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (655 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Most booked hotels in Elgin

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Lossiemouth House
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 197 reviews)
$162+
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Laichmoray Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1684 reviews)
$128+
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Poseidon's Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 587 reviews)
$67+
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The Milton Accommodation
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 695 reviews)
$81+
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Golf View Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 572 reviews)
$106+
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Firth Hotel & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 483 reviews)
$104+
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Renting a car in Elgin

Renting a car in Elgin costs $69 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Inverness.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.

Renting a car in Elgin costs $69 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Inverness.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.

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