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Edinburgh car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

฿78.30

Average price per day

฿1,710

Cheapest price per day

฿1,033
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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 ฿1,114/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 2,508% off the average price.

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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 3 reviews). National (rated 10.0/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Arnold Clark
Arnold Clark
10.0
National
National
10.0
McNicoll Vehicle Rental
McNicoll Vehicle Rental
8.8
Avis
Avis
8.7

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Edinburgh is January, when you can expect to pay ฿979/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Edinburgh is May (฿1,789/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

฿979

February

฿1,046

March

฿1,282

April

฿1,687

May

฿1,789

June

฿1,485

July

฿1,789

August

฿1,789

September

฿1,451

October

฿1,215

November

฿1,080

December

฿1,687

What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?

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

Which car hire company has the most locations in Edinburgh?

Avis has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. DRIVALIA has the second-highest number of locations in Edinburgh at 3.

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Top rental agencies in Edinburgh

Arnold Clark

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

10.0

National

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.8

Value

9.2

McNicoll Vehicle Rental

8.8
Very Good
7 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.6

Avis

8.7
Very Good
4 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.5

Easirent

6.7
Okay
19 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

Europcar

6.0
Okay
27 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.8

DRIVALIA

3.8
Poor
11 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

5.6

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.0

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

2.0
Poor
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,710/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,033/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Oct. 17.

  • 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 ฿13,113 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 GREEN MOTION offers you prices that are 79% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in Edinburgh for a month is ฿56,197. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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