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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 Orlando and takes around 12h 25m.

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 Dollar, among others, in Edinburgh.

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 Orlando and takes around 12h 25m.

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 Dollar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
KOIKirkwall Arpt
ABZAberdeen Dyce

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,054 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,407 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,411 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,412 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (311 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (223 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,934 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,604 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,839 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,908 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,234 reviews)
China Southern
Good (153 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,047 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (189 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, 615 reviews)
$152+
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The Harbour Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 79 reviews)
$102+
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Poseidon's Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 698 reviews)
$82+
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The Milton Accommodation
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 777 reviews)
$92+
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The Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2109 reviews)
$131+
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Stotfield Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, 2295 reviews)
$126+
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Renting a car in Elgin

Renting a car in Elgin costs $75 per day, on average, or $225 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Inverness.

Expect to pay $7.99 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 $95.85 and $127.80.

Renting a car in Elgin costs $75 per day, on average, or $225 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Inverness.

Expect to pay $7.99 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 $95.85 and $127.80.

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