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 March
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nairn in March
Estimated hotel price
$132
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 31h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to London takes 8h 07m and costs around $307 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $272 for a 8h 30m trip. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 6 miles from the city centre.

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 Hertz and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Nairn using Megabus or FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Nairn takes 228 miles and will cost you around $41. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 235 miles.

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 31h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Nairn to London takes 8h 07m and costs around $307 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $272 for a 8h 30m trip. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 6 miles from the city centre.

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 Hertz and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Nairn using Megabus or FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Nairn takes 228 miles and will cost you around $41. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 235 miles.

Airports near Nairn

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Nairn

KLM
Good (1,367 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,820 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,473 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,150 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,144 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (152 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,819 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,805 reviews)
China Southern
Good (100 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,086 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (872 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,158 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nairn

Average rates range from around $223 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $270 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nairn

Most booked hotels in Nairn

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Golf View Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$405+
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Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$213+
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Muthu Newton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$242+
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Hiring a car in Nairn

Expect to pay $2.74 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 $32.87 and $43.82. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nairn, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.74 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 $32.87 and $43.82. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nairn, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

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