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

Nairn travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nairn

With a population of 8,551, Nairn is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom.

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
$199
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nairn in April
Estimated hotel price
$199
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. The shortest flight to Nairn from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 27h 45m.

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 Final Rentals and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Nairn from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 27h 45m.

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 Final Rentals and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Nairn

INVInverness
ABZAberdeen Dyce
DNDDundee

Airlines serving Nairn

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,298 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,283 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,539 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,414 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,446 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (249 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,966 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,919 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,971 reviews)
China Southern
Good (188 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,879 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,333 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,123 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (336 reviews)
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Where to stay in Nairn

Average rates range from around $672 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $336 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nairn

Most booked hotels in Nairn

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Cawdor House
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$263+
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Clubhouse Hotel And Orchid Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$281+
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Aurora Hotel & Italian Restaurant
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$218+
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Golf View Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$252+
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Muthu Newton Hotel (Near Inverness Airport)
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$103+
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The 1645 Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$133+
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Hiring a car in Nairn

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.85 and $53.13.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.85 and $53.13.