Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Elgin to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Elgin

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Drouthy Cobbler (48A High Street) and Weavers Restaurant (Newmill) are great picks.

When to visit Elgin

Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 106
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. The shortest flight to Elgin from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to Dundee takes 3h 51m and costs around C$ 104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about C$ 41 for a 4h 56m trip. The train station in Elgin is called Elgin, and is located 11 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 189 km from Elgin. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Elgin using FlixBus or Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Elgin takes 375 km and will cost you around C$ 55. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about C$ 36 for a journey of 604 km.

Plane

Although Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 44 km from Elgin. The shortest flight to Elgin from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Elgin to Dundee takes 3h 51m and costs around C$ 104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about C$ 41 for a 4h 56m trip. The train station in Elgin is called Elgin, and is located 11 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 189 km from Elgin. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Elgin using FlixBus or Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Elgin takes 375 km and will cost you around C$ 55. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about C$ 36 for a journey of 604 km.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

KLM
Good (1,387 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,394 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,975 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,946 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,630 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,492 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,326 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,008 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,165 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (166 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,563 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,296 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,854 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,823 reviews)
China Southern
Good (113 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,110 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (908 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Most booked hotels in Elgin

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Laichmoray Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 192+
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Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 199+
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The Royal Hotel Elgin
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 197+
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Eight Acres Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
C$ 191+
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Renting a car in Elgin

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 per litre in Elgin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.33 and C$ 40.43. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 per litre in Elgin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.33 and C$ 40.43. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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