Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Nairn deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Nairn

If you’re looking for affordable options, Afternoon Tea at Muthu Newton Hotel (Muthu Newton Hotel) and The Albert (2 Albert Street) are great picks.

When to visit Nairn

Nairn in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 317
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nairn in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 317
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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to Edinburgh takes 4h 56m and costs around AED 312 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 716 for a 8h 04m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Nairn using Megabus or FlixBus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Nairn takes 327 km and will cost you around AED 158. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about AED 187 for a journey of 367 km.

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 11 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to Edinburgh takes 4h 56m and costs around AED 312 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 716 for a 8h 04m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Nairn using Megabus or FlixBus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Nairn takes 327 km and will cost you around AED 158. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about AED 187 for a journey of 367 km.

Airports near Nairn

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Nairn

KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,806 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,442 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,344 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,047 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,068 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,798 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,453 reviews)
China Southern
Good (94 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (145 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,066 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (826 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,148 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nairn

Average rates range from around AED 448 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 556 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nairn

Hiring a car in Nairn

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nairn, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nairn, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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