Dunkeld travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dunkeld

Dunkeld 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 Dunkeld to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Dunkeld

Dunkeld in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunkeld in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 78
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dunkeld

Plane

Although Dunkeld doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 70 km from Dunkeld. The shortest flight to Dunkeld from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dunkeld to Leeds takes 3h 20m and costs around C$ 83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 70 for a 4h 13m trip. The train station in Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dunkeld is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 72 km from Dunkeld. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunkeld, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 95 km and will cost you around C$ 21. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about C$ 33 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

Although Dunkeld doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 70 km from Dunkeld. The shortest flight to Dunkeld from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dunkeld to Leeds takes 3h 20m and costs around C$ 83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 70 for a 4h 13m trip. The train station in Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dunkeld is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 72 km from Dunkeld. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunkeld, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 95 km and will cost you around C$ 21. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about C$ 33 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Dunkeld

Airlines serving Dunkeld

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (856 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,511 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,612 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,307 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,572 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,472 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,822 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (829 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (920 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dunkeld

Most booked hotels in Dunkeld

Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 279+
Atholl Arms Hotel Dunkeld
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 366+
Milton Birnam Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 145+
Royal Dunkeld Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
C$ 161+

Renting a car in Dunkeld

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Dunkeld (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.53 and C$ 40.70. The most frequently booked car type in Dunkeld is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Dunkeld (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.53 and C$ 40.70. The most frequently booked car type in Dunkeld is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.