Peebles travel guide
Peebles Tourism | Peebles Guide
You're Going to Love Peebles
With a population of 8 403, Peebles is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Peebles to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Peebles
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Horseshoe Restaurant with Rooms (The Horseshoe Inn Eddleston) and Renwicks at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa (Cardrona) are great picks.
When to visit Peebles
How to Get to Peebles
Plane
Although Peebles doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 35 km from Peebles. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Peebles from Ireland departs from Shannon and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Peebles to Manchester takes 3h 16m and costs around €104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €43 for a 4h 19m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Peebles is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 33 km from Peebles. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peebles, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Peebles takes 95 km and will cost you around €15. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €17 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Peebles
Where to stay in Peebles
Average rates range from around €92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €113 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Peebles
Most booked hotels in Peebles
Hiring a car in Peebles
Expect to pay €1.61 per litre in Peebles (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €19.29 and €25.71. The most frequently booked car type in Peebles is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 92% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.