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Edinburgh car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Edinburgh. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 February 2026.

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

฿57.85

Average price per day

฿1,861

Cheapest price per day

฿1,680

Cheapflights insights for Edinburgh car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Edinburgh, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Edinburgh?

Book your car hire in Edinburgh 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿1,106/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 2,404% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Edinburgh?

In Edinburgh, the most affordable car hire company right now is Europcar, offering prices from just ฿1,679.81/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Enterprise Rent-A-Car, with rates starting at ฿3,873.61/day.

What is the best car rental company in Edinburgh?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Edinburgh is Arnold Clark (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). National (rated 10.0/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Edinburgh?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Edinburgh is February, when you can expect to pay ฿885/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Edinburgh is April (฿1,802/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

฿917

February

฿885

March

฿1,138

April

฿1,802

May

฿1,802

June

฿1,517

July

฿1,739

August

฿1,707

September

฿1,328

October

฿1,201

November

฿1,043

December

฿1,675

What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?

Economy cars (Vauxhall Corsa, for example) are the most popular in Edinburgh. Mini (Fiat 500) and Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Edinburgh.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Edinburgh?

Sunnycars has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Edinburgh at 8.

Top rental agencies in Edinburgh

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Edinburgh known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Edinburgh. Reviews were last updated on 7 February 2026.

Arnold Clark

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

10.0

National

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.8

Value

9.2

Avis

8.6
Very Good
4 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.4

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
12 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
18 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Budget

7.4
Good
9 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Sixt

7.4
Good
18 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.6

keddy by Europcar

6.6
Okay
2 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 February 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,861/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,680/day from Europcar, booked on Feb. 3.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Edinburgh for a week from Europcar?

    Europcar is one of the top picks in Edinburgh. They can have you in a hire car for about ฿13,027 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Edinburgh?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Edinburgh for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Edinburgh for a month?

    We’ve recently found that Europcar offers you prices that are 11% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in Edinburgh for a month is ฿55,828. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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