Peebles travel guide

Peebles Tourism | Peebles Guide

You're Going to Love Peebles

With a population of 8,403, Peebles 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 Peebles to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Peebles

Peebles in March
Estimated hotel price
£94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peebles in March
Estimated hotel price
£94
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Peebles

Plane

Although Peebles doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 35 km from Peebles. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Peebles departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Peebles to Liverpool takes 3h 25m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 29m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Peebles is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 249 km from Peebles. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peebles, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Peebles takes 95 km and will cost you around £11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

Although Peebles doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 35 km from Peebles. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Peebles departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Peebles to Liverpool takes 3h 25m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 29m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Peebles is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 249 km from Peebles. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peebles, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Peebles takes 95 km and will cost you around £11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 249 km.

Airlines serving Peebles

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Peebles

Average rates range from around £101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £104 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Peebles

Most booked hotels in Peebles

Glede Knowe Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£121+
The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£78+
The Tontine Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£124+
Traquair Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£129+
The Park Hotel Peebles
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£84+
Peebles Hydro
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£110+

Hiring a car in Peebles

Hiring a car in Peebles costs £27 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 71% cheaper than airport locations in Peebles.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Peebles (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Peebles is Compact (Kia Stonic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Peebles costs £27 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 71% cheaper than airport locations in Peebles.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Peebles (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Peebles is Compact (Kia Stonic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.