Cheap Car Hire in Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

5 Feb — 12 Feb

Same drop-off

Sun 5/2

Noon

Sun 12/2

Noon

Driver's age:

26-65Other

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

January

฿1,211

February

฿1,472

March

฿1,734

April

฿2,847

May

฿3,240

June

฿3,404

July

฿3,600

August

฿3,109

September

฿2,029

October

฿1,407

November

฿1,178

December

฿1,767

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Edinburgh is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Edinburgh

	Small cars	฿1,317 - ฿9,179
	All Car Types	฿2,137 - ฿11,008

To hire a Small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ฿2,917/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a Small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~฿1,317/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿9,179/day). In fact, January is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a Small car saves you 36% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a Medium car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ฿7,198/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a Medium car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~฿1,196/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~฿22,109/day). In fact, September is about 84% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a Medium car is 37% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a Large car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ฿4,942/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a Large car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~฿1,729/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~฿17,680/day). In fact, September is about 66% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a Large car is 9% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ฿3,114/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a SUV car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~฿1,731/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~฿7,853/day). In fact, December is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a SUV car saves you 32% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in Edinburgh

All major car rental suppliers in Edinburgh

Hertz

6.4

Okay

40 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

The man I was dealing with in the office at pick up could not have been nicer

2.0

Poor|Oct 2021

A car was available for me to drive. That was good. The bad: 1) Original quote was for £ 275 - the local Hertz desk charged me £ 691 and tried to charge me over £ 800!! 2) I requested an automatic transmission and got a stick 3) there was a huge scratch in the rear passenger door 4) There was no return sign at the Inverness airport for Hertz, all the other rental car agencies were represented but not Hertz. We had to drive around for 10 min trying to find it, and luckily saw the tiny Hertz sign upon leaving the airport. Kind of a disaster regarding the drop off.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2021

We enjoyed our Ford Kuga for our Scottish Highlands road trip. Although the car doesn't have the oomph as other cars, it certainly met our needs. The car had ample space for our luggage and provided a good ride.

1.9

Poor|Aug 2021

Because of a late flight, my wife and daughter did not get to the Hertz office in time to pick up the rental. They had to arrange to pick it up the next day losing a day of the intended contract. For them to do this, they charged an extra $150.00!! Thank you Hertz, I will not be back.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2020

I cancelled two months ago.

My cancellation might have been processed

8.8

Very Good|Feb 2020

The offering of insurance prior to getting the vehicle should have been better , since the insurance at the counter was outrageous. Also the drop off should have been described, since in that airport it is rather convoluted.

1 out of 14

Arnold Clark

10.0

Wonderful

1 review•4 locations

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National

3 locations

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Alamo

9.5

Wonderful

3 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Very easy pick up and drop off, helpful staff, no sense of anyone trying to charge for damages - All very fair and reasonable, and done in a professional but friendly manner.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Cameron was friendly, informative, helpful and has a great sense of humour. The car, while small for someone 6’4”, was comfortable and had all the necessary amenities (except sat nav).

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

Everything went smooth and the people were very friendly and helpful. They made sure the car was perfect before I left and that I understood how to work the controls. Be sure to ask because some things in Europe aren’t intuitive such as reverse or opening the gas tank. Overall my experience with them and the was wonderful

1 out of 1

Avis

8.7

Very Good

3 reviews•2 locations

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8.0

Very Good|Aug 2022

Staff were really friendly.

8.0

Very Good|Apr 2022

Drop off with John at Avis was really great! Such courteous and friendly service. So nice to see such professionalism. Would be great to have instructions in the car for using Satnav maps. I used my iPhone but was a little confused with car screen presentation at times. Overall a fabulous experience and would definitely recommend Avis at this location.

6.8

Okay|Aug 2016

The car was great. Excellent gas mileage, handled well, and was absolutely impeccable when we picked it up. Service was kind and friendly.

The return process has been a little frustrating. First, I was not told that I would need to keep the copy of the paperwork stating our agreement to give to the Avis rep on Orkney. Had I known that, I would have put it with the other confirmations and information that I was toting around instead of panicking. Second, I found the paperwork, gave the keys to the Avis rep, he said he would get it South from there, and I had nothing further to do. Unfortunately, I got an email from Avis telling me I was in breach of contract because the car hadn't been returned. This issue has not been resolved and is currently my only frustration with the rental.

1 out of 1

Enterprise

8.2

Very Good

21 reviews•6 locations

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8.0

Very Good|Aug 2022

We had to wait a couple of hours for the car and then had to be shuttled to another location to pick it up....staff were very friendly and helpful, however.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

They do not provide pickup or dropoff.

4.0

Mediocre|Jun 2022

The night before I was expected to pick my car up I received an email stating that the car would not be on site at the scheduled time the following day and no time was given. I called the car rental company the morning I was supposed to collect the car as the email they sent the day before was after hours so there was nobody manning the customer support service. When I spoke to a representative they continued to state that they Did not have the car I ordered available and at that time there were no other cars to select from.. Approximately two hours later they did provide a car although it wasn’t the car I had initially selected. The delay cut in to our travel time as we was scheduled to drive to another location that morning but did not leave until the afternoon due to the delay in receiving a car.

8.0

Very Good|Jun 2022

The directions to where to drop off the car definitely need work

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2022

Everything was easy the the staff were very friendly and helpful.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2020

Pickup and drop off at the airport was very easy.

nothing

1 out of 7

Budget

8.0

Very Good

21 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2022

The car was to come with a GPS but it wasn’t installed. They don’t provide portable GPS units. Fortunately we have a cell phone with us and the charge cord fits. They were very helpful in explaining the car’s features and the car manual was supplied.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2022

We had a great experience with Craig at the rental counter when we realized we booked from the city location. He got us taken care of and on our way quickly

4.8

Mediocre|Jun 2019

I felt pressured to upgrade to a car model that I did not need for my trip. When I arrived I was told that the car I had reserved many weeks in advance would not be ready for quite some time, but I could upgrade for minimal cost. In the end the minimal cost turned out to be much more.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2019

Staff was helpful, courteous and efficient. Both at pick-up and drop-off, the associates went the extra mile to ensure everything was what we wanted.

8.4

Very Good|Oct 2018

The check in was easy, no waiting. Was able to upgrade with GPS, which was the best decision.

Signs to get to the check in and check out were not posted well. We spent too much time trying to find the correct place. The car had too electronics that took control of the car at times, causing unnecessary stress.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2018

The attendant at the Edinburgh airport was friendly and helpful

Getting use to driving on the left side of the road

1 out of 7

Sixt

6.5

Okay

19 reviews•4 locations

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2.0

Poor|Apr 2022

There were SO MANY HIDDEN FEES. Everything else was fantastic, the service, the car, it worked wonderful and drop off was easy, but the amount we paid on pick up was astronomical.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

Staff were helpful and efficient.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2022

Konrad is a star. He was helpful (and not in a pushy way) on what terrain to expect and needs for space. Just fantastic as was his colleague. who actually brought the car to us for our convenience. SUPER. Drop off at the Edinburgh Airport is not intuitive and quite difficult in the dark and rain.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

Total lack of transparency regarding the daily price. We prebooked/prepaid a class and the end charge was double what we expected. No mention at the counter. You don’t get a copy of the invoice at drop off - you get it days later and then they make it difficult to see the charges/details. Unacceptable customer experience with Sixt.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

Make sure when you’re in Scotland you’re aware business close at 16:00 on weekdays. We arrived after that and SIXT charged us, wouldn’t let us cancel and wouldn’t refund us money

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2022

Very friendly and helpful staff.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2022

2 hours wait to pickup car.

1 out of 7

Car Rental FAQs

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Edinburgh?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Arnold Clark (10.0 rating), National (10.0 rating) and Alamo (9.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Edinburgh.

What are gas prices like in Edinburgh?

The average price of petrol in Edinburgh is ฿59.90/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿2,695 and ฿3,893 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.