Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Ballater travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ballater

With a population of 1.550, Ballater 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 Ballater to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ballater

Ballater in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 211
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballater in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 211
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ballater

Plane

Although Ballater doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 53 km from Ballater. The shortest flight to Ballater from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballater is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 122 km from Ballater. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Ballater doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 53 km from Ballater. The shortest flight to Ballater from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballater is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 122 km from Ballater. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Ballater

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Ballater

Lufthansa
Good (8,052 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,232 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,600 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,805 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (929 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,580 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,815 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,154 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,405 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,370 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,274 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,478 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballater

Most booked hotels in Ballater

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No 45, Ballater
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 325+
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Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 286+
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Balmoral Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 344+
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Renting a car in Ballater

Expect to pay C$ 2.96 per litre in Ballater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 35.48 and C$ 47.30.

Expect to pay C$ 2.96 per litre in Ballater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 35.48 and C$ 47.30.