Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

When to visit Elgin

Elgin in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8730
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elgin in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8730
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 27 miles from Elgin. The shortest flight to Elgin from India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 17h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car hire from Newcastle upon Tyne, which is about 196 miles from Elgin. You’ll find branches of U-Save and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Plane

Although Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 27 miles from Elgin. The shortest flight to Elgin from India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 17h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car hire from Newcastle upon Tyne, which is about 196 miles from Elgin. You’ll find branches of U-Save and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Airports near Elgin

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Elgin

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,449 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,923 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (245 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,846 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,943 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
China Southern
Good (179 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,326 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,114 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin

Most booked hotels in Elgin

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Sunninghill Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 17,081+
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Laichmoray Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,191+
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The Mansion House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,191+
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Hiring a car in Elgin

Expect to pay ₹ 220 per litre in Elgin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,642 and ₹ 3,523. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 220 per litre in Elgin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,642 and ₹ 3,523. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.