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
£81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aviemore in January
Estimated hotel price
£81
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 98 km from Aviemore. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Aviemore departs from London and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aviemore, followed by LNER. The train journey from Aviemore to Manchester takes 7h 04m and costs around £124 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £89 for a 8h 04m trip. The train station in Aviemore is called Aviemore, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aviemore is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 143 km from Aviemore. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aviemore, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Aviemore takes 351 km and will cost you around £28. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 367 km. The most popular bus station is Aviemore Dalraddy Caravan Park, located 6 km from the city centre of Aviemore. Aviemore Burnside Avenue is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Aviemore doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 98 km from Aviemore. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Aviemore departs from London and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Aviemore, followed by LNER. The train journey from Aviemore to Manchester takes 7h 04m and costs around £124 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £89 for a 8h 04m trip. The train station in Aviemore is called Aviemore, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aviemore is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 143 km from Aviemore. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aviemore, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Aviemore takes 351 km and will cost you around £28. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 367 km. The most popular bus station is Aviemore Dalraddy Caravan Park, located 6 km from the city centre of Aviemore. Aviemore Burnside Avenue is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Aviemore

Airlines serving Aviemore

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aviemore

Average rates range from around £131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £156 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Cairngorm Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£115+
The Boat Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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)
£103+

Hiring a car in Aviemore

Hiring a car in Aviemore costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 42% cheaper than airport locations in Aviemore.

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 £17.77 and £23.69. Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Aviemore, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Aviemore costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 42% cheaper than airport locations in Aviemore.

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 £17.77 and £23.69. Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Aviemore, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.