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

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 The Cawdor Tavern (Cawdor) are great picks.

When to visit Nairn

Nairn in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nairn in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 121
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 The shortest flight to Nairn from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to Glasgow takes 3h 18m and costs around C$ 105 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 273 for a 8h 07m 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 rental from Edinburgh, which is about 115 miles from Nairn. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Nairn. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Nairn takes 235 miles and will cost you around C$ 35. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about C$ 40 for a journey of 315 miles.

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 7 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Nairn from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to Glasgow takes 3h 18m and costs around C$ 105 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 273 for a 8h 07m 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 rental from Edinburgh, which is about 115 miles from Nairn. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Nairn. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Nairn takes 235 miles and will cost you around C$ 35. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about C$ 40 for a journey of 315 miles.

Airports near Nairn

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Nairn

KLM
Good (1,396 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,436 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,970 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,978 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,642 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,529 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,020 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,175 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,061 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (168 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,576 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,862 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,319 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,834 reviews)
China Southern
Good (113 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,111 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (911 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nairn

Average rates range from around C$ 187 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 220 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nairn

Most booked hotels in Nairn

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Clubhouse Hotel And Orchid Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 233+
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Golf View Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 237+
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Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 174+
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Muthu Newton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 131+
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Renting a car in Nairn

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 per litre in Nairn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.31 and C$ 40.41.

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 per litre in Nairn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.31 and C$ 40.41.

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