Visiting Inverness without a car

Things to do without a car in Inverness

Inverness is a very accessible city, and easy to reach without a car. There are regular train and bus services from across the UK, and several flights connecting the city with the rest of the world. See our guide to Inverness transport links for more details. Once here, we have a great public transport network, allowing you to get around with ease. There are also private tours and taxis that can take you further afield. So what are the best things to do in Inverness without a car? Let’s take a look…

Relaxing at the hotel

You don’t even need to leave the hotel to enjoy your stay with us. Our 4-star luxury hotel has comfortable rooms, beautiful gardens, a bar, lounge and two restaurants, a spa with swimming pool, steam room, sauna and gym. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, cocktails, whiskies and more are all available here. Plus you can enjoy a relaxing swim or a sumptuous spa treatment. Explore the hotel.

Inverness on foot

Inverness city centre is compact and there are lots of things to see within walking distance. From your accommodation at the Kingsmills Hotel, it’s around a 20-minute walk into town. Top attractions in and around the city include Inverness Castle (reopening in 2025), Inverness Cathedral, Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, Eden Court Theatre and Uile-Bheist Brewery and Distillery. The vibrant city has plenty of shops, bars and restaurants and music venues. There are also peaceful places to walk and explore, such as Inverness Botanic Gardens and the Ness Islands.

Public transport

There’s a bus stop near the Kingmills hotel, so you can get into the city centre quickly. Buses from the centre connect you to other local towns and villages in the Scottish Highlands. Trains connect you to larger towns and cities. So you can enjoy a great number of day trips. Download the Traveline Scotland app for help getting around by public transport.

Taxis and transfers

If there’s somewhere you’d like to go that’s not directly accessible by public transport, there are a few local taxi companies that can help. Those staying at the Kingsmills also have the option to book hotel transfers from the airport or station, straight to our front door and vice-versa. This service must be booked in advance and there is an additional charge. 

Day tours

Day tours and excursions are a great way to see more during your visit. Whether that’s an open-top bus sightseeing tour around the city centre, or a trip to another part of the Scottish Highlands. We work with WOW Scotland Tours to bring you a range of one-day Highlands and islands tours, all of which pick up and drop off at the hotel. Stunning destinations include the Isle of Skye, Glenfinnan and Glen Coe. Some of the tours are available on a private basis only, while others may run with regularly scheduled departures.

So, as you can see, you don’t need a car to enjoy your stay in Inverness to the full. Take a look at our special offers and book your stay at the Kingmills Hotel today!