Nairn travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nairn

With a population of 8,551, Nairn is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nairn to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Nairn

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sundancer Bar & Restaurant (Harbour St) and Afternoon Tea at Muthu Newton Hotel (Muthu Newton Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Nairn

Nairn in December
Estimated hotel price
$193
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nairn in December
Estimated hotel price
$193
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nairn in July, when the average temperature is 13 °C, and the highest can go up to 17 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Nairn, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Nairn

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 7 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to Manchester takes 7h 09m and costs around $268 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $1,512 for a 8h 04m trip. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 115 miles from Nairn. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nairn, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Nairn takes 228 miles and will cost you around $64. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 233 miles.

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 7 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to Manchester takes 7h 09m and costs around $268 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $1,512 for a 8h 04m trip. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 115 miles from Nairn. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nairn, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Nairn takes 228 miles and will cost you around $64. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 233 miles.

Airports near Nairn

Airlines serving Nairn

KLM
Good (1,357 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,822 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,959 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,943 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,308 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (877 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (316 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,345 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,103 reviews)
China Southern
Good (154 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (296 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,450 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
easyJet
Good (2,011 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (837 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (191 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nairn

Average rates range from around $201 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $300 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nairn

Hiring a car in Nairn

Expect to pay $2.95 per litre in Nairn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.31 and $47.08. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nairn, while also 3% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.95 per litre in Nairn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.31 and $47.08. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nairn, while also 3% cheaper than other types, on average.