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Scotland car hires in 2026

Most popular company

GREEN MOTION

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$59

Cheapest price per day

$25
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Popular car types in Scotland

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There are currently 4,288 hire locations operating in Scotland spread across 139 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Scotland is small car at $25 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

$25+

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Compact

Compact

$29+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$39+

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People mover

People mover

$75+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$64+

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Mini

Mini

$20+

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Premium

Premium

$62+

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Luxury

Luxury

$66+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$29+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$42+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

$126+

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Best car hire deals found in Scotland

Kia Picanto$25/day
Kia Picanto
Found 08/22/26
Mitsubishi Mirage$25/day
Mitsubishi Mirage
Found 08/22/26
MG 3$29/day
MG 3
Found 08/22/26

Cheapflights insights for Scotland car hires

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

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Scotland, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $51, which is about 16% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Scotland?

Looking to hire a car in Scotland? U-Save had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $9.22/day. DRIVALIA also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $14.40/day.

What is the best car rental company in Scotland?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Scotland is National (rated 9.7/10). Avis (rated 9.1/10) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
9.7
Avis
Avis
9.1
Alamo
Alamo
8.4
Budget
Budget
7.5

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

Planning to hire a car in Scotland? January is the cheapest month, costing about $44 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $76. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$44

February

$49

March

$52

April

$66

May

$69

June

$58

July

$74

August

$76

September

$62

October

$54

November

$46

December

$72

What car do most people hire in Scotland?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Scotland are the following: Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar), SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar), and Commercial cars (Renault Kangoo or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Scotland?

Avis has 14 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. U-Save has the second-highest number of locations in Scotland at 1.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Scotland?

Among the most popular cities in Scotland, Edinburgh offers the lowest average car hire price at just $31/day. Other affordable options include Aberdeen ($40/day), Glasgow ($41/day), and Dundee ($53/day).

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Top hire agencies in Scotland

National

7 locations
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Avis

14 locations
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Alamo

6 locations
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Budget

9 locations
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Hertz

8 locations
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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

9 locations
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Rhodium

1 location
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honk

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Scotland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $67/day when booking a car hire in Scotland. The absolute best deal a user found was for $29/day from U-Save, booked on Aug. 15.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Scotland for a week from GREEN MOTION ?

    GREEN MOTION offers hire cars in Scotland for about $262 per week on average.

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

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

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Scotland can be found for about $1,124, with the average price for a rental being around $37 a day. Book with U-Save, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 67% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Scotland.

Car hires by fuel type in Scotland

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Scotland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($16+).

Electric

Electric

$16+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$17+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$27+

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