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Car hire in Edinburgh

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Car rental brands in and around Edinburgh

Alamo logo
Alamo
McNicoll Vehicle Rental logo
McNicoll Vehicle Rental
Avis logo
Avis
Enterprise logo
Enterprise
Greenmotion logo
Greenmotion
Europcar logo
Europcar
Hertz logo
Hertz
Sixt logo
Sixt
Budget logo
Budget

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Car rental in Edinburgh: things to know

The most booked company over the past month

Alamo

The most popular to book

Medium car

Avg. daily price for Medium car

£74 per day

3 days

Typical rental term

2 weeks before the trip

Best time to book to pay less
One of the most visited landmarks in Edinburgh.
District of Edinburgh where our customers prefer to stay.
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Frequently asked questions

Based on the average daily cost of £78, it will cost you around £545 for a week on our site.

Based on the average daily cost of £78, it will cost you around £2,336 for a month on our site.

Medium is the most popular car group to rent in Edinburgh among our users, followed by small and premium.

On average, renting Medium car in Edinburgh costs £74 per day on our site.

On average, renting Small car in Edinburgh costs £67 per day on our site.

On average, renting Premium car in Edinburgh costs £90 per day on our site.
Based on our bookings, there are at least 6 car rental companies available in Edinburgh, including these:
  • Alamo
  • McNicoll Vehicle Rental
  • Avis

In the past 6 months, 6 rental companies were offering the cheapest rates for Medium car on our site:
  • Europcar for an average daily price of £69
  • Alamo for an average daily price of £71
  • McNicoll Vehicle Rental for an average daily price of £73

Yes, you can. There is just one airport in Edinburgh – Edinburgh Airport. Based on our bookings, you can rent a car from at least 15 car rental companies there, including these:
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Greenmotion
  • Hertz
  • Budget
  • Alamo
  • Sixt
  • Easirent
  • Enterprise
  • Firefly
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • Arnold Clark.
  • Arnold Clark
  • McNicoll Vehicle Rental
  • Flizzr

It is usually possible to return the rental car to a different location, but it depends on each company’s policy and might cost you an extra fee. The most popular brands available in Edinburgh that allow one-way car rentals are Alamo, Avis and Enterprise.

We make it easy to find a rental that’ll fit your needs. Here’s what we offer:
  • Huge selection of cars – from compact vehicles to SUVs
  • Support in 30+ languages
  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up time on most bookings.

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