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

When to visit Elgin

Elgin in October
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in October
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 New York and takes around 10h 05m.

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 Turo and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

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 05m.

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 Turo and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
KOIKirkwall Arpt
ABZAberdeen Dyce

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,557 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,159 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,261 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,641 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,947 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,449 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,464 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (232 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,977 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,697 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,923 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,898 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,273 reviews)
China Southern
Good (173 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,081 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (193 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Most booked hotels in Elgin

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Sunninghill
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 369 reviews)
$189+
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Laichmoray Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1864 reviews)
$170+
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Poseidon's
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 753 reviews)
$78+
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The Milton Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 797 reviews)
$92+
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Firth Hotel & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 562 reviews)
$80+
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The Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2137 reviews)
$144+
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Renting a car in Elgin

Expect to pay $8.14 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 $97.66 and $130.22. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $8.14 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 $97.66 and $130.22. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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