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.
Where to Eat in Nairn
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sundancer Bar & Restaurant (Harbour St) and Afternoon Tea at Muthu Newton Hotel (Muthu Newton Hotel) are great picks.
When to visit Nairn
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.
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 Manchester takes 7h 09m and costs around RM 706 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about RM 3,655 for a 8h 07m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nairn, including Megabus, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Nairn takes 351 km and will cost you around RM 223. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about RM 165 for a journey of 367 km.
Airlines serving Nairn
Where to stay in Nairn
Average rates range from around RM 1,490 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 766 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Nairn
Hiring a car in Nairn
Expect to pay RM 7.78 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 RM 93.30 and RM 124.39. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nairn, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.