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

Dalkeith travel guide

Dalkeith Tourism | Dalkeith Guide

You're Going to Love Dalkeith

With a population of 11,502, Dalkeith is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dalkeith has to offer.

Where to Eat in Dalkeith

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Kitchen (Dalkeith Country Park) and The Cavaliere (124 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Dalkeith

Dalkeith in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dalkeith in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 147
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dalkeith

Plane

When flying to Dalkeith, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 12 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Dalkeith from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dalkeith to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around C$ 39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about C$ 79 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 6 miles from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalkeith, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 61 miles and will cost you around C$ 26. From Dundee, the ticket costs about C$ 35 for a journey of 110 miles.

Plane

When flying to Dalkeith, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 12 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Dalkeith from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dalkeith to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around C$ 39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about C$ 79 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 6 miles from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalkeith, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 61 miles and will cost you around C$ 26. From Dundee, the ticket costs about C$ 35 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Dalkeith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dalkeith

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dalkeith

Most booked hotels in Dalkeith

Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 197+
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Melville Castle
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 288+
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Carberry Tower Mansion House And Estate
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 252+
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The Hawes Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 199+
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Laird And Dog Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 114+
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Ravelston House
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 182+
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Renting a car in Dalkeith

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 per litre in Dalkeith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.91 and C$ 38.54. The most frequently booked car type in Dalkeith is Mini (Volkswagen Sharan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 per litre in Dalkeith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.91 and C$ 38.54. The most frequently booked car type in Dalkeith is Mini (Volkswagen Sharan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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