Nairn travel guide

Nairn Tourism | Nairn Guide

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.

When to visit Nairn

Nairn in December
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nairn in December
Estimated hotel price
£59
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 domestic flight to Nairn departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by LNER. The train journey from Nairn 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 Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 9 km from the city centre.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nairn, including Megabus, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Nairn takes 327 km and will cost you around £34. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 351 km.

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Nairn departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by LNER. The train journey from Nairn 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 Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 9 km from the city centre.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nairn, including Megabus, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Nairn takes 327 km and will cost you around £34. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 351 km.

Airports near Nairn

Airlines serving Nairn

KLM
Good (845 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (730 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (189 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (747 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (961 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (59 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,432 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (126 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,394 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (552 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nairn

Average rates range from around £109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £155 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nairn

Most booked hotels in Nairn

Hillhaven Bed &Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Golf View Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£233+
Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£59+
Black Isle Holiday Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£108+
Muthu Newton Hotel (Near Inverness Airport)
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£120+
West End Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£76+

Hiring a car in Nairn

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Nairn (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. Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nairn, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Nairn (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. Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nairn, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.