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

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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Peebles has to offer.

Where to Eat in Peebles

If you’re looking for affordable options, Renwicks at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa (Cardrona) and The Horseshoe Restaurant with Rooms (The Horseshoe Inn Eddleston) are great picks.

When to visit Peebles

Peebles in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 425
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peebles in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 425
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. The shortest flight to Peebles from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 12h 10m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Peebles to Manchester takes 3h 45m and costs around AED 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 331 for a 4h 18m 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 Alamo and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peebles, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Peebles takes 105 km and will cost you around AED 62. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about AED 73 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. The shortest flight to Peebles from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 12h 10m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Peebles to Manchester takes 3h 45m and costs around AED 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 331 for a 4h 18m 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 Alamo and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peebles, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Peebles takes 105 km and will cost you around AED 62. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about AED 73 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Peebles

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Peebles

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,806 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,685 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,442 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,344 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,845 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Peebles

Hiring a car in Peebles

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Peebles is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Peebles is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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