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, Sundancer Bar & Restaurant (Harbour St) and The Cawdor Tavern (Cawdor) are great picks.

When to visit Nairn

Nairn in April
Estimated hotel price
$193
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nairn in April
Estimated hotel price
$193
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 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Nairn from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 28h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 115 miles from Nairn. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Nairn from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 28h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 115 miles from Nairn. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Nairn

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Nairn

KLM
Good (1,566 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,191 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,535 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,964 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,461 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,483 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (317 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (236 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,988 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,908 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,928 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,731 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,281 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,085 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (189 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nairn

Average rates range from around $184 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $334 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nairn

Most booked hotels in Nairn

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Clubhouse Hotel And Orchid Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$255+
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Golf View Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$408+
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Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$195+
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The 1645 Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$159+
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Muthu Newton Hotel (Near Inverness Airport)
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$175+
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Hiring a car in Nairn

Expect to pay $3.04 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 $36.40 and $48.53.

Expect to pay $3.04 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 $36.40 and $48.53.