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 November
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
$160
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 Hertz and Budget, 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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
KOIKirkwall Arpt
ABZAberdeen Dyce

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,396 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,229 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,598 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,812 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,404 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,363 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,396 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (310 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (223 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,600 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,925 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,836 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,904 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,225 reviews)
China Southern
Good (153 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,045 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (189 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay $3.66 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 $43.89 and $58.52. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.66 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 $43.89 and $58.52. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.