Aviemore travel guide
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You're Going to Love Aviemore
With a population of 3,150, Aviemore 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 Aviemore to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Aviemore
How to Get to Aviemore
Plane
Although Aviemore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 61 miles from Aviemore. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Aviemore departs from London and takes around 1h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aviemore, followed by LNER. The train journey from Aviemore to Edinburgh takes 3h 43m and costs around £61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £125 for a 7h 09m trip. The train station in Aviemore is called Aviemore, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Aviemore is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 89 miles from Aviemore. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aviemore, including Megabus, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Aviemore takes 218 miles and will cost you around £30. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 225 miles. The most popular bus station is Aviemore Dalraddy Caravan Park, located 4 miles from the city centre of Aviemore. Aviemore Burnside Avenue is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Aviemore
Where to stay in Aviemore
Average rates range from around £136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £143 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Aviemore
Most booked hotels in Aviemore
Hiring a car in Aviemore
Hiring a car in Aviemore costs £50 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Inverness.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Aviemore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Aviemore, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.