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 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 Budget, 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 Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,116 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,467 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,879 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,410 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,436 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,955 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,666 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,917 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,875 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,258 reviews)
China Southern
Good (158 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (192 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,061 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay $3.45 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 $41.37 and $55.15. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.45 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 $41.37 and $55.15. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Elgin, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.