Aviemore travel guide

Aviemore Tourism | Aviemore Guide

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

Aviemore in January
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aviemore in January
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aviemore, followed by LNER. The train journey from Aviemore to Manchester takes 7h 09m and costs around £125 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £112 for a 8h 02m 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 Aberdeen, the bus ride to Aviemore takes 203 miles and will cost you around £34. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 218 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.

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 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aviemore, followed by LNER. The train journey from Aviemore to Manchester takes 7h 09m and costs around £125 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £112 for a 8h 02m 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 Aberdeen, the bus ride to Aviemore takes 203 miles and will cost you around £34. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 218 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.

Airports near Aviemore

Airlines serving Aviemore

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aviemore

Average rates range from around £136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £142 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aviemore

Most booked hotels in Aviemore

High Range Lodge Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£93+
Cairngorm Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£124+
The Boat Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£114+
Fraoch Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£76+
The Boat House Guesthouse
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£89+
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£108+

Hiring a car in Aviemore

Hiring a car in Aviemore costs £48 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% 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 £17.85 and £23.79. 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.

Hiring a car in Aviemore costs £48 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% 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 £17.85 and £23.79. 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.