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Cheap Car Rentals in Edinburgh from ฿1,437

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 12/4 and drop-off date of 16/4. 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.
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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 12 February 2025.

Most popular company

DRIVALIA

Price of petrol per litre

฿59.27

Average price per day

฿1,180

Cheapest price per day

฿1,437

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Edinburgh and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 12 February 2025.

January

฿1,055

February

฿953

March

฿1,328

April

฿1,634

May

฿1,941

June

฿1,703

July

฿1,771

August

฿1,668

September

฿1,430

October

฿1,226

November

฿1,192

December

฿1,839

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Edinburgh is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is May. 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.

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 12 February 2025.

In Edinburgh, there are 102 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 ฿1,437/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

฿1,437+

Compact

Compact

฿1,519+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿1,710+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿4,168+

Mini

Mini

฿943+

Premium

Premium

฿2,851+

Passenger van

Passenger van

฿3,852+

Luxury

Luxury

฿3,556+

Compare available car types for rental in Edinburgh

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Edinburgh to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 February 2025.

Small cars

฿833 - ฿3,016

All Car Types

฿1,431 - ฿5,696

To hire a small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ฿1,908/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~฿833/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~฿3,016/day). In fact, November is about 57% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a small car saves you 41% 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. Here are the best Edinburgh small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ฿2,352/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~฿1,942/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~฿9,413/day). In fact, October is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a medium car saves you 27% 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. Here are the best Edinburgh medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ฿3,932/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~฿981/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~฿9,274/day). In fact, January is about 76% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a large car is 19% 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 in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ฿2,838/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~฿1,822/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~฿9,325/day). In fact, October is about 36% 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 saves you 12% 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. Here are the best Edinburgh SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ฿2,654/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~฿3,036/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~฿5,996/day). In fact, October is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a van saves you 18% 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. Here are the best Edinburgh van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda City฿1,437/day
2
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A/C
Honda City
Honda Fit฿1,519/day
4
5
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A/C
Honda Fit

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 12 February 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.

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
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

8.6

keddy by Europcar

9.0
Wonderful
1 review6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Avis

9.0
Wonderful
4 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

8.8

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
12 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
16 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Budget

7.5
Good
8 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.5

Sixt

7.3
Good
17 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.7

Best Edinburgh car rental deals found

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 ฿2,344. Data was last updated on 12 February 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.
Honda City฿1,437/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City
Honda Fit฿1,519/day
4
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda Civic฿1,710/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Civic

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 February 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,180/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿981/day from DRIVALIA , booked on Feb. 9.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Edinburgh?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Edinburgh from the following companies over the past two weeks: Hertz (฿943/day), DRIVALIA (฿1,437/day), and Budget (฿1,822/day).

  • Which car hire 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 (9.3 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Edinburgh.

  • What are petrol prices like in Edinburgh?

    The average price of petrol in Edinburgh is ฿59.27/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿2,667 and ฿3,852 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    DRIVALIA is one of the top picks in Edinburgh. They can have you in a hire car for about ฿8,261 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Edinburgh for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 36% in Edinburgh - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

  • 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 DRIVALIA offers you prices that are 18% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in Edinburgh for a month is ฿35,406. 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 March to be on average ฿3,224 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?

    The most popular car to hire while in Edinburgh is the Class Commercial Truck, which is a Standard vehicle.

Small car rentals in Edinburgh

Find small car rental deals in Edinburgh from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Edinburgh cost an average of ฿2,961 per day. Price data was last updated on 12 February 2025.
Toyota Yaris฿1,575/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris฿1,681/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Nissan March฿1,775/day
2
M
Nissan March

Van rentals in Edinburgh

Find van rental deals in Edinburgh from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Edinburgh cost an average of ฿6,751 per day. Price data was last updated on 12 February 2025.
Check out some of the best options we've found on van rentals in Edinburgh. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly adding new deals so check back soon if you're not finding the one right for you.
Toyota HiAce฿3,646/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce฿4,558/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota Innova฿6,754/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

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 12 February 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 (฿53+).

Electric

Electric

฿53+

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿88+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿64+

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