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.
When to visit Peebles
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 22 miles from Peebles. The shortest flight to Peebles from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 7h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Peebles to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $36 for a 3h 13m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Peebles is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 21 miles from Peebles. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peebles, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Peebles takes 59 miles and will cost you around $14. From Dundee, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 96 miles.
Airlines serving Peebles
Where to stay in popular areas of Peebles
Most booked hotels in Peebles
Renting a car in Peebles
Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Peebles is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 91% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.