Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
$120
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 44 km from Elgin. The shortest flight to Elgin from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 42h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to Manchester takes 7h 30m and costs around $273 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $428 for a 8h 04m trip. The train station in Elgin is called Elgin, and is located 11 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 189 km from Elgin. You’ll find branches of Budget and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Elgin using Megabus or FlixBus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Elgin takes 317 km and will cost you around $106. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $75 for a journey of 351 km.

Plane

Although Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 44 km from Elgin. The shortest flight to Elgin from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 42h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to Manchester takes 7h 30m and costs around $273 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $428 for a 8h 04m trip. The train station in Elgin is called Elgin, and is located 11 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 189 km from Elgin. You’ll find branches of Budget and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Elgin using Megabus or FlixBus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Elgin takes 317 km and will cost you around $106. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $75 for a journey of 351 km.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (828 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,161 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Most booked hotels in Elgin

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Laichmoray Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$195+
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Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$230+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$197+
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Eight Acres Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$168+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Hiring a car in Elgin costs $52 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in Elgin.

Expect to pay $2.72 per litre in Elgin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.60 and $43.47. Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Elgin costs $52 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in Elgin.

Expect to pay $2.72 per litre in Elgin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.60 and $43.47. Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

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