Car hires in Leith, Edinburgh

On average, it will cost you $158 per day to hire a car in Leith. Depending on the time of year, what type of car you hire, and what agency you hire from, you could end up paying as much as $233 per day or as little as $52 per day. The price of a car hire in Leith commonly fluctuates by about 78%.

The cheapest car hire companies in Leith are Enterprise Rent-A-Car for as low as $52 per day and Europcar for as low as $103 per day. Keep in mind that these prices were found in the past 72 hours and are subject to change based on when you book your hire, what neighbourhood you plan to visit, and what type of car you hire.

The best rental car company in Leith is Arnold Clark. This is based on an average momondo customer rating of 10.0/10 from 1 review. If you are planning a trip to Leith, you will be able to find Arnold Clark at 7 locations in the neighborhood.

The most popular type of cars to hire in Leith are Intermediate cars. This type of car costs $71 per day on average. 27% of users prefer to hire Intermediate cars in Leith due to price, availability, and their planned activities.

At the moment, the cheapest neighbourhoods to hire a car in Edinburgh are Ratho and Old Town from DRIVALIA and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, respectively. DRIVALIA in Ratho has average hire rates of $34/day while Routes Car & Truck Rentals in Old Town offers hire for $41/day on average.

Consider hiring a car in Leith for 9 days, which is the most popular length of time people tend to spend in the neighbourhood. The average daily hire cost for 9 days is $76. Weekend and 1-week-long hires will average a total of $562 and $286, respectively. For your more long-term car hire needs, a 1-month-long Leith car rental will cost $1,725 in total on average.

The most ideal time of year to hire a car is in February, which is when prices are often the cheapest. Our users have found car hire prices averaging $53 per day when booking in February. In contrast, December is the least ideal time to hire a car. Prices in Leith during this month tend to be $120 per day on average. Don’t forget to book your Leith car hire at least 38 days in advance for the best deals.

Prices for cars in Leith were last updated today.

As of April 2025, there are 17 operators available to choose from for cars in Leith.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Leith. 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.

To hire a car in Leith, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.