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Edinburgh car hires in 2026

Most popular company

DRIVALIA

Price of petrol per litre

$3.13

Average price per day

$51

Cheapest price per day

$19
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Popular car types in Edinburgh

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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Edinburgh this past week from 116 hire locations out of 41 hire agencies. Prices for a Edinburgh small car hire start from $19/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

$19+

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Compact

Compact

$21+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$40+

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Mini

Mini

$16+

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Premium

Premium

$58+

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Luxury

Luxury

$78+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$24+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$46+

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Best car hire deals found in Edinburgh

Kia Rio$19/day
Kia Rio
Found 09/14/26
MG 3$19/day
MG 3
Found 09/14/26
Nissan Pulsar$21/day
Nissan Pulsar
Found 09/14/26

Cheapflights insights for Edinburgh car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Edinburgh, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Edinburgh?

For the best savings on car hire in Edinburgh, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $46/day – about 7% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Edinburgh?

Looking to hire a car in Edinburgh? U-Save had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $13.59/day. GREEN MOTION also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $13.72/day.

What is the best car rental company in Edinburgh?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Edinburgh is Arnold Clark (rated 10.0/10 with 3 reviews). National (rated 10.0/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Arnold Clark
Arnold Clark
10.0
National
National
10.0
McNicoll Vehicle Rental
McNicoll Vehicle Rental
8.8
Avis
Avis
8.7

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Edinburgh?

At Edinburgh, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $42. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging $76 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Edinburgh, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $42. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging $76 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$42

February

$43

March

$53

April

$70

May

$76

June

$62

July

$74

August

$74

September

$58

October

$51

November

$45

December

$73

What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?

Economy cars (Peugeot 208 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Edinburgh. SUV cars (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Opel Combo or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Edinburgh?

Avis has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. DRIVALIA has the second-highest number of locations in Edinburgh at 3.

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Top hire agencies in Edinburgh

Arnold Clark

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

10.0

National

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.8

Value

9.2

McNicoll Vehicle Rental

8.8
Very Good
7 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.6

Avis

8.7
Very Good
4 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.5

Easirent

6.5
Okay
20 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.7

Europcar

6.0
Okay
27 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.8

DRIVALIA

3.8
Poor
10 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

5.6

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.1

Value

4.0

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

2.0
Poor
1 review•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $51/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for $20/day from U-Save, booked on Sep. 12.

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

    Hiring a car in Edinburgh for a week can be a great option for travel. DRIVALIA , the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $300/week on average.

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

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Edinburgh check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    The average cost of a car hire in Edinburgh for a month is $1,288. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

  • How much is a car hire in Edinburgh for a weekend?

    It costs $94 for a weekend car hire in Edinburgh, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Economy as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Edinburgh in October, prices are $58 per day on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Edinburgh

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Edinburgh. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($14+).

Electric

Electric

$14+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$14+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$35+

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