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 27 miles from Elgin. The shortest flight to Elgin from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 35m.

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 $204 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $215 for a 11h 32m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Elgin using Megabus or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Elgin takes 233 miles and will cost you around $43. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 233 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 35m.

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 $204 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $215 for a 11h 32m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Elgin using Megabus or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Elgin takes 233 miles and will cost you around $43. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 233 miles.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,415 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,152 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,152 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,817 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (151 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,807 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,509 reviews)
China Southern
Good (103 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,085 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (873 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (653 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, 194 reviews)
$164+
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Laichmoray Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1682 reviews)
$130+
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The Milton Accommodation
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 690 reviews)
$82+
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Poseidon's Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 577 reviews)
$87+
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Golf View Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 566 reviews)
$112+
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Firth Hotel & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 479 reviews)
$109+
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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, 20% more expensive than at Inverness.

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Elgin, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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, 20% more expensive than at Inverness.

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Elgin, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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