Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. 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
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nairn in March
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nairn in July, when the average temperature is 13 °C, and the highest can go up to 17 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Nairn, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Nairn

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Nairn from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 31h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn 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 Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 186 km from Nairn. You’ll find branches of Budget and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Nairn from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 31h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn 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 Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 186 km from Nairn. You’ll find branches of Budget and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

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

Airports near Nairn

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Nairn

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 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 (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,162 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nairn

Average rates range from around $202 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $236 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nairn

Most booked hotels in Nairn

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Clubhouse Hotel And Orchid Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (10, Excellent reviews)
$230+
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Golf View Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$358+
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Muthu Newton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$249+
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Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$195+
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Hiring a car in Nairn

Expect to pay $2.72 per litre in Nairn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.61 and $43.47. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nairn, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.72 per litre in Nairn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.61 and $43.47. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nairn, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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