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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. Elgin deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 27 miles from Elgin. The shortest flight to Elgin from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to Leeds takes 7h 33m and costs around $153 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $200 for a 8h 05m 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 Avis and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 245 miles and will cost you around $24. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 300 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 Boston and takes around 9h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to Leeds takes 7h 33m and costs around $153 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $200 for a 8h 05m 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 Avis and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Elgin. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Elgin takes 245 miles and will cost you around $24. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 300 miles.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,665 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,039 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,084 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,520 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,646 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,242 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (188 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,680 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,904 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,435 reviews)
China Southern
Good (133 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,862 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,150 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (970 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (183 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Most booked hotels in Elgin

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Laichmoray Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1793 reviews)
$146+
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The Harbour Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 70 reviews)
$95+
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Golf View Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 617 reviews)
$100+
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The Milton Accommodation
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 770 reviews)
$87+
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Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2065 reviews)
$105+
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Stotfield Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2214 reviews)
$100+
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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 Full-size rental cars (Opel Vivaro or similar) are, on average, 15% 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 Full-size rental cars (Opel Vivaro or similar) are, on average, 15% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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