Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Nairn travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nairn

With a population of 8,551, Nairn is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Nairn deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Nairn

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sundancer Bar & Restaurant (Harbour St) and The Cawdor Tavern (Cawdor) are great picks.

When to visit Nairn

Nairn in March
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nairn in March
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nairn in July, when the average temperature is 55.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 62.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Nairn, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Nairn

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Nairn from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to London takes 8h 09m and costs around $1,617 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $175 for a 8h 21m trip. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 115 miles from Nairn. You’ll find branches of Alamo and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Nairn. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Nairn takes 255 miles and will cost you around $31. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 705 miles.

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Nairn from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to London takes 8h 09m and costs around $1,617 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $175 for a 8h 21m trip. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 115 miles from Nairn. You’ll find branches of Alamo and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Nairn. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Nairn takes 255 miles and will cost you around $31. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 705 miles.

Airports near Nairn

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Nairn

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,050 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,893 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,222 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
China Southern
Good (122 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,395 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,851 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,131 reviews)
Qantas Airways
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airBaltic
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Where to stay in popular areas of Nairn

Most booked hotels in Nairn

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Sandown House
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, 169 reviews)
$110+
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Tali Ayer
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 296 reviews)
$134+
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Golf View Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1617 reviews)
$156+
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The Havelock
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 329 reviews)
$71+
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Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 19 reviews)
$127+
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Muthu Newton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2473 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Nairn

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Nairn (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.

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Nairn (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.