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 October
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in October
Estimated hotel price
$166
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 27 miles from Elgin.

Car

Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 117 miles from Elgin. You’ll find branches of Budget and Final Rentals, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 27 miles from Elgin.

Car

Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 117 miles from Elgin. You’ll find branches of Budget and Final Rentals, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,599 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,294 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,285 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,228 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,723 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,543 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,411 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (322 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,433 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (251 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,975 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,915 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,971 reviews)
China Southern
Good (190 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,336 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,883 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,125 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (336 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay $4.18 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 $50.12 and $66.83. 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, 25% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.18 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 $50.12 and $66.83. 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, 25% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.