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. 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 November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nairn in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 125
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 11 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Nairn from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 12h.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 186 km from Nairn. You’ll find branches of U-Save and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 11 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Nairn from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 12h.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 186 km from Nairn. You’ll find branches of U-Save and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Nairn

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Nairn

Lufthansa
Good (8,222 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,568 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,557 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,471 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,487 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (236 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,988 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,927 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,910 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,747 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,291 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,090 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nairn

Average rates range from around C$ 178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 333 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nairn

Most booked hotels in Nairn

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Tali Ayer
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 216+
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Clubhouse Hotel And Orchid Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 219+
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Golf View Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 367+
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Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 201+
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Muthu Newton Hotel (Near Inverness Airport)
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 131+
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The 1645 Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 131+
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Renting a car in Nairn

Expect to pay C$ 3.06 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$ 36.70 and C$ 48.93.

Expect to pay C$ 3.06 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$ 36.70 and C$ 48.93.