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

Book your car hire in Edinburgh 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 132/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 197% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Edinburgh?

Looking to hire a car in Edinburgh? DRIVALIA had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only AED 81.24/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 103.53/day.

What is the best car rental company in Edinburgh?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Edinburgh is Arnold Clark (rated 10.0/10 with 2 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
Avis
Avis
8.6
Alamo
Alamo
8.6

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

Planning to hire a car in Edinburgh? January is the cheapest month, costing about AED 110 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 209. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

AED 110

February

AED 114

March

AED 136

April

AED 206

May

AED 209

June

AED 176

July

AED 202

August

AED 198

September

AED 154

October

AED 140

November

AED 121

December

AED 195

What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?

SUV cars (Audi Q5, for example) are the most popular in Edinburgh. Economy (Ford Fiesta) and Compact (Volkswagen Golf) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Edinburgh.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Edinburgh?

Sunnycars has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Edinburgh at 8.

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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 19 March 2026.

Arnold Clark

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

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

Avis

8.6
Very Good
4 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.4

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
12 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
18 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Budget

7.4
Good
9 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Sixt

7.4
Good
18 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.6

keddy by Europcar

6.6
Okay
2 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2026.

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

    keddy by Europcar is one of the top picks in Edinburgh. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 1,138 per week on 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.

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