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What is the cheapest car hire agency in Edinburgh?
The cheapest car hire in Edinburgh are generally found through Hertz. When booking with Hertz, you may be able to find car hire prices for as low as $26/day. The average price to hire a car in Edinburgh is $66/day.
What car hire company in Edinburgh has the most locations?
Europcar has the most locations of any car hire company in Edinburgh, with 8 locations.
What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?
When hiring a car in Edinburgh, most of our users will opt for the Kia Stonic at $39/day on average. The second most popular is the Nissan Qashqai car hire for an average of $81/day. Our users have found Kia Stonic hires in Edinburgh for as low as $29/day and Nissan Qashqai hires for as low as $28/day.
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Find the car hire in Edinburgh that's right for you
Small cars
$48 - $90
All Car Types
$72 - $116
The average price of a small car hire in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom is $65. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom is in November. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just $48 per day. A small car rental is typically 34% less expensive than the average rental car in Edinburgh. The average price of a vehicle hire in Edinburgh can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Edinburgh small car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car hire in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom is $85. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom is in February. The price is 38% lower than the rest of the year at just $54 per day. A medium car rental is typically 13% less expensive than the average rental car in Edinburgh. The average price of a vehicle hire in Edinburgh can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Edinburgh medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car hire in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom is $149. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom is in February. The price is 20% lower than the rest of the year at just $120 per day. A large car rental is typically 35% more expensive than the average rental car in Edinburgh. The average price of a vehicle hire in Edinburgh can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Edinburgh large car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV hire in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom is $92. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom is in March. The price is 19% lower than the rest of the year at just $75 per day. A SUV rental is typically 7% less expensive than the average rental car in Edinburgh. The average price of a vehicle hire in Edinburgh can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Edinburgh SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van hire in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom is $154. The cheapest time to hire a van in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom is in November. The price is 30% lower than the rest of the year at just $110 per day. A van rental is typically 37% more expensive than the average rental car in Edinburgh. The average price of a vehicle hire in Edinburgh can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
The average price of a luxury car hire in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom is $176. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom is in February. The price is 46% lower than the rest of the year at just $97 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 45% more expensive than the average rental car in Edinburgh. The average price of a vehicle hire in Edinburgh can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Edinburgh luxury car hire found on momondo in the past week.
Good service, Very friendly staff, decent price!!!
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.
I never got my car as they never answered the phone and I was unable to leave a message either.
8.0
Very Good|June 2023
The women who checked the car out and back in were friendly and informative.
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
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|June 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|June 2022
The directions to where to drop off the car definitely need work
10.0
Wonderful|June 2022
Everything was easy the the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Pros: Easy drop off Decent car Cons: Expect $300 in surprise charges and incessant upsells
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
The staff was wonderful, went through how the car works.
6.0
Okay|May 2023
I was hugely disappointed overall. Just to change the pick up from city center to the airport turned out to be impossible. The location in city center is very difficult to find, even by cabbies. And to get a car big enough to accommodate our luggage, that had been fully explained in our request last September, cost an additional 500 pounds. What was a good deal turned into exploitation. Either lose all our prepaid money or pony up the extra money and drag all our luggage into the city center to get a bigger car. We’re all in our sixties— not good customer service to me! With Hertz, we spent half us much for two weeks as we spent for one week with Sixt. Kane at the airport and Adam at city center were very helpful at getting us in a larger vehicle but at a cost. On the other hand, the online assistance was non existent. Rude, extremely slow to respond and not helpful. I won’t be using Sixt again.
2.0
Poor|Mar 2023
Flight was cancelled so had to change my reservation to a day later and was told the price had changed - doubled, in fact. $300 cancellation fee, so I had to pay double the price. Was supposed to pay about $500 and ended up paying $1,200.
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.
Will never rent from budget ever again. I was blamed for damages that were already on the vehicle, and it’s taking forever to get ahold of an actual human to discuss and share the time stamped photos I have to prove it.
10.0
Wonderful|June 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
Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Edinburgh so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
Is there a fee to cancel my Edinburgh, Scotland car hire?
When hiring a car, you can expect to find that a majority of the rental car agencies in Edinburgh do not have a cancellation fee. Keep in mind that momondo does not set these cancellation policies, but we can help you find great deals on car hire in Edinburgh. Be sure to look for the Cancellation Policy when you conduct your search.
What is the best type of car to hire in Edinburgh during September?
A Standard is the ideal car to hire when visiting Edinburgh in September. On average, Edinburgh receives 60 mm of precipitation and temperatures hover around 10 °C during the month of September. These conditions are well-suited for a Standard size car, which can easily handle a bit of rain and even hold up well when temperatures fall. Hiring a Standard in Edinburgh will cost you $79/day on average.
What is the speed limit in Edinburgh, Scotland?
Edinburgh’s speed limit is 50 km/h when you are driving in the city. This speed limit might also apply to surrounding towns and neighbourhoods. The suburban speed limit in Edinburgh is 100 km/h and the speed limit for motorways is 115 km/h. However, be sure to look for posted signage as these speeds may vary.
What car hire company has the Nissan Juke in Edinburgh?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has Nissan Juke hire available in Edinburgh for $94/day on average. Availability for the Nissan Juke hire in Edinburgh may vary, so try not to schedule your car hire last-minute.Enterprise Rent-A-Car should have other SUV car hire options in Edinburgh, such as the Ford Transit, if you're unable to book this exact vehicle.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh, United Kingdom in August?
In August, Edinburgh usually gets 60 mm of precipitation and has an average temperature of 15 °C. This information can be very helpful when looking at hire cars in Edinburgh as it can help you make the best decision.
Is the weather in Edinburgh similar to the rest of Scotland?
Travellers looking to leave from Edinburgh on a road trip around Scotland or the surrounding areas during the month of August should expect temperatures around 14 °C and about 64.6 mm of possible rain through the month.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Edinburgh?
Prices for cars in Edinburgh refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Edinburgh?
The number of operators available for cars in Edinburgh is 104 as of August 2025.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Edinburgh?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Edinburgh. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Edinburgh?
All drivers must have a valid full driving license when hiring a car in Edinburgh. If the license is written in a different language from the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual hire company you're booking with.
Travelling to a place near Edinburgh?
Hire a car at Edinburgh if you plan to visit one of these locations
Grangemouth
Fort William
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Dunfermline
Pitlochry
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Edinburgh?
You should use momondo to book a car hire in Edinburgh because it could save you time and money. momondo fetches and allows you to compare car hire prices and policies from thousands of car hire websites.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Edinburgh?
momondo helps you find the best car hire deal in Edinburgh by allowing you to filter results by price, capacity, car features, drop off, pick-up location and many more.
Does momondo show car hire deals in Edinburgh with free cancellation?
Yes momondo does have a filter to only highlight car hire deals which offer free cancellation. This filter is available for all car hire searches on momondo including those for cars in Edinburgh.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Edinburgh on momondo?
Absolutely! momondo offers this feature when searching for a car hire in Edinburgh.
Can I find a car hire in Edinburgh which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
Yes, momondo shows deals with enhanced cleaning services for hire cars in Edinburgh.
Can I search for car hire in Edinburgh with unlimited mileage on momondo?
momondo offers a filter specifically for unlimited mileage on car hire in Edinburgh.
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