Car hires in Portobello, Edinburgh

If you plan on visiting Portobello, consider renting a car from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, which is the best rental car company in the neighborhood with 2 locations. 1 momondo reviewer gave this rental agency an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 for their reasonable prices and customer service.

35% of users prefer to hire Economy vehicles in Portobello, making it the most popular car rental type. If you are also interested in hiring one for your trip to Portobello, then you can expect to pay around $45 per day.

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.

The most popular number of days to hire a car in Portobello is 9 days, at an average daily price of $63. Only need a car hire for a weekend? Average weekend prices are $331 total. For your week-long Portobello road-trip you can find prices averaging $524 altogether or for a whole month, costs can be in the neighbourhood of $1,175.

The best time to hire a car in Portobello is during the month of February, when prices are at their cheapest for the year. If you book 64+ days ahead of your pick-up date, you will often find prices averaging $31 per day. The most expensive month to hire a car in Portobello is April, at $97 per day. However, you might be able to find a better deal depending on what agency you hire from and what type of car you choose.

Prices for cars in Portobello are updated daily.

As of April 2025, there are 12 operators available to choose from for cars in Portobello.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Portobello. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.

When hiring a car in Portobello, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.