Cheap Car Rentals in Edinburgh from ฿916
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Edinburgh with a pick-up date of 27/8 and drop-off date of 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Edinburgh car rentals in 2025
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 13 July 2025.
Most popular company | ALAMO |
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Price of petrol per litre | ฿59.23 |
Average price per day | ฿2,714 |
Cheapest price per day | ฿916 |
Popular car types in Edinburgh
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Edinburgh and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 13 July 2025.
In Edinburgh, there are 104 active hire locations from 35 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Edinburgh in the past week - currently priced from ฿916/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
฿980+
Compact
฿1,043+
Intermediate
฿1,581+
Minivan
฿2,266+
Mini
฿916+
Premium
฿2,211+
Luxury
฿3,545+
Compact SUV
฿1,342+
Compare car rental deals in Edinburgh by type
Here are the best Edinburgh small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Edinburgh medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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Best car rental deals found in Edinburgh
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Edinburgh. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Edinburgh with an average daily rate of ฿1,768. Data was last updated on 13 July 2025.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Edinburgh. Double check the details of your car rental reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
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 ฿1,068/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 2,357% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Edinburgh?
In Edinburgh, the most affordable car hire company right now is DRIVALIA , offering prices from just ฿651.78/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Alamo, with rates starting at ฿3,266.95/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 3 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 ฿906/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Edinburgh is April (฿1,812/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
฿1,003
February
฿906
March
฿1,133
April
฿1,812
May
฿1,812
June
฿1,553
July
฿1,683
August
฿1,586
September
฿1,327
October
฿1,165
November
฿1,133
December
฿1,748
What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?
SUV cars (Nissan Juke, for example) are the most popular in Edinburgh. Mini (Fiat 500) and Luxury (Mercedes-Benz E-Class) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Edinburgh.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Edinburgh?
Sunnycars has 9 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 13 July 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Edinburgh, such as Arnold Clark, National and keddy by Europcar. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 July 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿2,714/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿927/day from Europcar, booked on Jul. 6.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Edinburgh for a week from Alamo?
Alamo is one of the top picks in Edinburgh. They can have you in a hire car for about ฿22,869 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 74% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in Edinburgh for a month is ฿98,008. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
How much is a car hire in Edinburgh for a weekend?
Car hire prices in Edinburgh are typically ฿0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Mini to save money on your trip to ฿0. Our users have found prices for Mini car hire in August to be on average ฿0 per day.
Car rentals by fuel type in Edinburgh
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Edinburgh. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Edinburgh. Deals were last updated on 13 July 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Edinburgh. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (฿36+).
Electric
฿36+
Hybrid
฿52+
Petrol/Diesel
฿71+