Car hires in Old Town, Edinburgh

83$14Old Town Keep in mind that the average price to hire a car in Old Town is $36/day, which can change depending on what type of car you hire and what agency you hire it from.

GREEN MOTION ($14/day) is the cheapest car hire company in Old Town as of the past 72 hours, followed by DRIVALIA ($26/day), and Routes Car & Truck Rentals ($52/day). Keep in mind that these are the cheapest prices our users have seen recently. Daily hire prices are subject to change based on what neighbourhood in Edinburgh you visit and what type of car you decide to hire.

The best car rental company in Old Town is Alamo, which has a rating of 10.0/10 from 3 momondo users.

Although there are plenty of other car hire types to choose from, the most popular type for a trip to Old Town are Economy sized cars. 27% of our users chose this vehicle type and found prices for $69/day on average.

The cheapest neighbourhood to hire a car when in Edinburgh is Ratho. On average, the daily cost to hire a car in Ratho is $14 from DRIVALIA . Another affordable neighbourhood to hire a car in is New Town, where DRIVALIA has an average price of $23 per day.

Consider hiring a car in Old Town for 23 days, which is the most popular length of time people tend to spend in the neighbourhood. The average daily hire cost for 23 days is $60. Weekend and 1-week-long hires will average a total of $468 and $179, respectively. For your more long-term car hire needs, a 1-month-long Old Town car rental will cost $2,913 in total on average.

January is the best time of year to hire a car when visiting Old Town. During this month, you can find car hire prices for $40/day on average if you book at least 7 days ahead of your trip. If you can, try to avoid hiring a car in Old Town during the month of August, when prices average $76/day.

Prices for cars in Old Town were last updated today.

As of October 2026, there are 37 operators available to choose from for cars in Old Town.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Old Town. 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.

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when hiring a car in Old Town. 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.