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
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
$163
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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
WICWick
ABZAberdeen Dyce

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,532 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,091 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,618 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,862 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,432 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (312 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (226 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,946 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,638 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,859 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,914 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,252 reviews)
China Southern
Good (156 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,056 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (191 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.61 and $56.81. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.61 and $56.81. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.