Introduction
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.

When to visit Elgin

Elgin in September
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in September
Estimated hotel price
$150
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.

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 DRIVALIA and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 44 km from Elgin.

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 DRIVALIA and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

Lufthansa
Good (8,221 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,579 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,221 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,564 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,486 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,478 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (239 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,929 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,985 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,913 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,758 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,302 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,094 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay $3.75 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 $44.99 and $59.99. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.75 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 $44.99 and $59.99. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.