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. Elgin deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
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 Denver and takes around 13h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by LNER. The train journey from Elgin to Edinburgh takes 3h 28m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $160 for a 7h 03m 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 Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elgin, including Megabus, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Elgin takes 208 miles and will cost you around $45. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 218 miles.
Airlines serving Elgin
Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin
Most booked hotels in Elgin
Renting a car in Elgin
Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.