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.
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.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nairn in July, when the average temperature is 55.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 62.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Nairn, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
When flying to Nairn, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Nairn from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 05m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Nairn, followed by LNER. The train journey from Nairn to Manchester takes 7h 04m and costs around $157 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $112 for a 8h 04m trip. The train station in Nairn is called Nairn, and is located 6 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Nairn is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 115 miles from Nairn. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nairn, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Nairn takes 218 miles and will cost you around $36. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 228 miles.
Average rates range from around $123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $211 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Nairn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26. The most frequently booked car type in Nairn is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.