Dunkeld travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dunkeld

Dunkeld 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 Dunkeld to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Dunkeld

Dunkeld in December
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunkeld in December
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dunkeld

Plane

Although Dunkeld doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 43 miles from Dunkeld. The shortest flight to Dunkeld from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 15h 35m.

Train

Transpennine Express is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train station in Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Dunkeld is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 45 miles from Dunkeld. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunkeld, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 115 miles and will cost you around $12. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $76 for a journey of 406 miles.

Plane

Although Dunkeld doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 43 miles from Dunkeld. The shortest flight to Dunkeld from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 15h 35m.

Train

Transpennine Express is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train station in Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Dunkeld is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 45 miles from Dunkeld. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunkeld, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 115 miles and will cost you around $12. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $76 for a journey of 406 miles.

Airports near Dunkeld

Airlines serving Dunkeld

Lufthansa
Good (7,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,845 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,869 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,250 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,071 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,340 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,234 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,910 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dunkeld

Most booked hotels in Dunkeld

Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2909 reviews)
$161+
Atholl Arms Hotel Dunkeld
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 308 reviews)
$164+
Milton Birnam Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1276 reviews)
$110+
Royal Dunkeld Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, 1005 reviews)
$97+

Renting a car in Dunkeld

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Dunkeld (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Dunkeld is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Dunkeld (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Dunkeld is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.