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

Peebles travel guide

Peebles Tourism | Peebles Guide

You're Going to Love Peebles

With a population of 8,403, Peebles is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Peebles to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Peebles

If you’re looking for affordable options, Renwicks at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa (Cardrona) and The Horseshoe Restaurant with Rooms (The Horseshoe Inn Eddleston) are great picks.

When to visit Peebles

Peebles in October
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peebles in October
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Peebles

Plane

Although Peebles doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 35 km from Peebles. The shortest flight to Peebles from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Peebles to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $57 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Peebles is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 33 km from Peebles. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peebles, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Peebles takes 98 km and will cost you around $19. From Dundee, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 177 km.

Plane

Although Peebles doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 35 km from Peebles. The shortest flight to Peebles from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Peebles to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $57 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Peebles is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 33 km from Peebles. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peebles, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Peebles takes 98 km and will cost you around $19. From Dundee, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 177 km.

Airports near Peebles

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Peebles

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Peebles

Most booked hotels in Peebles

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The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 903 reviews)
$91+
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Peebles Hydro
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2292 reviews)
$141+
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The Tontine Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1054 reviews)
$143+
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The Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1446 reviews)
$136+
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Barony Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1678 reviews)
$114+
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Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.5, 2029 reviews)
$129+
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Renting a car in Peebles

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Peebles (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Peebles (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39.

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