Inverness travel guide

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You're Going to Love Inverness

With a population of 40.755, Inverness is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Inverness to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Inverness

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cafe 1 (75 Castle Street) and Coyote Burger (27 Bank Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Battlefield Bar & Restaurant (Culloden Moor) and Beira (Glebe St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Inverness.

When to visit Inverness

Inverness in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Inverness in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 117
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Inverness in July, when the average temperature is 15 °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 1 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Inverness, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Inverness

Plane

When flying to Inverness, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Inverness, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Inverness to London takes 8h 07m and costs around S$ 337 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about S$ 402 for a 16h 12m trip. The train station in Inverness is called Inverness, and is located 0.1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Inverness is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 181 km from Inverness. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Inverness, including Megabus, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Inverness takes 317 km and will cost you around S$ 57. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about S$ 61 for a journey of 367 km. The most popular bus station is Inverness Montague Row, located 0.7 km from the city centre of Inverness. Inverness UHI is also a commonly used station, and is 2.6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Inverness, you’ll arrive at Inverness Airport (INV), which is located 13 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Inverness, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Inverness to London takes 8h 07m and costs around S$ 337 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about S$ 402 for a 16h 12m trip. The train station in Inverness is called Inverness, and is located 0.1 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Inverness is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 181 km from Inverness. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Inverness, including Megabus, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Inverness takes 317 km and will cost you around S$ 57. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about S$ 61 for a journey of 367 km. The most popular bus station is Inverness Montague Row, located 0.7 km from the city centre of Inverness. Inverness UHI is also a commonly used station, and is 2.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Inverness

Airlines serving Inverness

KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,837 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,903 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,235 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (886 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,319 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (254 reviews)
China Southern
Good (144 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,087 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,451 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,968 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (836 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,147 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (189 reviews)
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Where to stay in Inverness

From 5-star hotels such as the Ness Walk to great affordable options like the The Loch Ness Inn, Inverness offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 430 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Black Isle Hostel and 1 Loch Ness Hostel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Inverness

Most booked hotels in Inverness

Kingsmills Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 130+
Golf View Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 204+
Travelodge Inverness Fairways
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 50+
Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 140+
Holiday Inn Express Inverness
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 87+
Muthu Newton Hotel (Near Inverness Airport)
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 104+

Hiring a car in Inverness

Hiring a car in Inverness costs S$ 70 per day, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.31 per litre in Inverness (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 27.63 and S$ 36.84. The most frequently booked car type in Inverness is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Inverness costs S$ 70 per day, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.31 per litre in Inverness (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 27.63 and S$ 36.84. The most frequently booked car type in Inverness is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.