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
£95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peebles in March
Estimated hotel price
£95
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 London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Peebles to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 25m 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 129 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 266 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 London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Peebles to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 25m 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 129 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 266 km.

Airlines serving Peebles

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 Peebles

Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £103 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)
£115+
The Horseshoe Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£97+
The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Traquair Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£131+
The Park Hotel Peebles
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£79+
Peebles Hydro
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£115+

Hiring a car 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 £17.77 and £23.69. 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.

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 £17.77 and £23.69. 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.