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
$158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in October
Estimated hotel price
$158
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 Avis and Arnold Clark, 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 Avis and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
KOIKirkwall Arpt
ABZAberdeen Dyce

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,556 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,159 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,941 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,448 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,461 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (232 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,977 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,693 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,922 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,897 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,273 reviews)
China Southern
Good (173 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,081 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (193 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 $43.87 and $58.49. 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 Compact car hire (Renault Kangoo or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 $43.87 and $58.49. 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 Compact car hire (Renault Kangoo or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.