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Hiring a car at Inverness Airport

Inverness Airport (INV) is an international hub in Scotland in the UK, located nine miles to the north east of the city centre. As well as serving Inverness itself, the airport is a gateway to the Highlands and the country’s islands. It should take around 20 minutes to drive from the airport to the city when the traffic is light, using the A96 and B9039 roads.

What I need to know

With a number of companies to choose from, Inverness Airport car rental will be able to offer exactly what you need. Choose from a compact vehicle right the way through to a minivan, depending on whether you are travelling alone or with your family. To ensure you get the right car at the right price, compare car hire deals with our site.

Where to pick up my car

Some of the car hire firms at Inverness Airport have desks inside the terminal building, but most of them require you to pick up your car elsewhere. They all offer either a free shuttle bus or meet and greet service to make this as straight forward as possible.

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  • “The pick-up was easy, it took 5 minutes from arriving at the desk to driving out the car, and the return took even less time.”
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Where to go

Despite being one of the smallest cities in Scotland, Inverness offers plenty to do. As its nickname of Capital of the Highlands suggests, there is also a lot of fascinating attractions and countryside right on the doorstep, meaning having a hire car will be very handy for you. Explore the Caledonian Canal or find out how whisky is made at the Tomatin or Glen Ord distilleries.

Nearby Inverness Airport

Nowhere is more evocative than Loch Ness and the mysterious monster that is said to lurk beneath its depths. Located just a 40-minute drive from Inverness Airport, there’s no reason that you can’t go searching for Nessy yourself. If you prefer a more factual account of things and love history, you could be at the Culloden Battlefield within 15 minutes of setting off from the airport. Site of the last battle to be fought on British soil, government forces overcame the Jacobites on April 16th 1746.

Longer drives

For a day spent enjoying the great outdoors, drive to Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park. From here you will be able to set out to discover the stunning natural scenery that Scotland is famous for all over the world. Alternatively, you can be in Aberdeen in two and a half hours, where you will find a port city, complete with grey stone architecture and a multicultural population.

Eating and drinking

You’re in for a treat in Scotland, as it is home to some of the most delicious ingredients in the world. Whether you decide to dine at a restaurant in Inverness or a remote inn in the Highlands, you’ll find fantastic homecooked food. As well as the traditional haggis, neeps and tatties, there’s an abundance of seafood and baking. Once you’re parked up for the evening, it’s also worth trying a wee dram of local whisky.

Things to do

Be sure to pop by the Eden Court Theatre, as it is the largest arts centre in Scotland, and always has plenty going on. Whether you’re into drama, ballet or music, there is likely to be something to suit your tastes. Another option is to head to Chanory Point for some of the best dolphin watching anywhere in the country.

Sightseeing

On the top of your sightseeing list for Inverness should be castles, as there are a large number of them within the vicinity of the city. 14th-century Cawdor Castle has links with Macbeth, while Urquhart Castle is now a ruin, but has stunning views of Lock Ness. To go back even further in history, visit Calva cairn, which was used as a burial site 4,000 years ago.

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