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Edinburgh car rentals in 2024

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 22 December 2024.

Most popular company

DRIVALIA

Price of petrol per litre

HK$13.53

Average price per day

HK$393

Cheapest price per day

HK$188

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 22 December 2024.

January

HK$217

February

HK$217

March

HK$318

April

HK$380

May

HK$450

June

HK$396

July

HK$404

August

HK$388

September

HK$326

October

HK$279

November

HK$272

December

HK$365

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Edinburgh is January. 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.

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 22 December 2024.

Small cars

HK$210 - HK$689

All Car Types

HK$281 - HK$1,096

To hire a small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of HK$387/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~HK$210/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$689/day). In fact, February is about 46% 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 36% 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.

To hire a medium car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of HK$659/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~HK$306/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$1,258/day). In fact, November is about 54% 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 is 10% 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 large car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of HK$816/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~HK$356/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$1,429/day). In fact, October is about 57% 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 27% 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 HK$610/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~HK$294/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$1,203/day). In fact, November is about 52% 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 is 2% 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 van in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of HK$827/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~HK$381/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~HK$1,468/day). In fact, October is about 54% 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 is 28% 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 luxury car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of HK$622/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~HK$878/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~HK$1,966/day). In fact, June is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a luxury car is 4% 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.

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 22 December 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Edinburgh, including Arnold Clark, National and keddy by Europcar. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

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

8.4

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

8.1
Very Good
16 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.6

Budget

7.4
Good
7 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

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

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$393/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$188/day from DRIVALIA , booked on Dec. 16.

  • 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 HK$13.53/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between HK$609 and HK$879 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    From DRIVALIA you can hire a car in Edinburgh from about HK$2,554 per week on average.

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

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 38% to make it a great deal in Edinburgh. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Edinburgh?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Edinburgh however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Edinburgh for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Edinburgh can be found for HK$10,947. You can find car rental deals for HK$365 a day on average.

  • What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?

    Nissan Qashqai, which is a Intermediate vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Edinburgh according to Cheapflights users.

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