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Cheap Car Rentals in Edinburgh from AED 81
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Edinburgh with a pick-up date of 30/9 and drop-off date of 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Edinburgh car rentals in 2025
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 2 September 2025.
Most popular company | GREENMOTION |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | AED 6.65 |
Average price per day | AED 173 |
Cheapest price per day | AED 81 |
Popular car types in Edinburgh
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Edinburgh and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 2 September 2025.
There are 35 hire agencies servicing Edinburgh. These agencies, altogether, have 104 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Edinburgh with prices from AED 81 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Edinburgh:
Economy
AED 90+
Compact
AED 97+
Full-size SUV
AED 323+
Mini
AED 81+
Premium
AED 196+
Luxury
AED 252+
Compact SUV
AED 119+
Intermediate SUV
AED 144+
Compare car rental deals in Edinburgh by type
Here are the best Edinburgh small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Edinburgh medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Edinburgh SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Edinburgh luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Fiat 500AED 81/day
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Hyundai i10AED 90/day
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Nissan SunnyAED 94/day
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Best car rental deals found in Edinburgh
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Edinburgh. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Edinburgh with an average daily rate of AED 149. Data was last updated on 2 September 2025.
Fiat 500AED 81/day
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Hyundai i10AED 90/day
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Nissan SunnyAED 94/day
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Cheapflights insights for Edinburgh car rentals
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?
Book your car hire in Edinburgh 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 129/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 189% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Edinburgh?
Looking to hire a car in Edinburgh? GREEN MOTION had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only AED 80.98/day. DRIVALIA also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 90.23/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 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Arnold Clark
10.0
National
10.0
keddy by Europcar
9.0
Avis
9.0
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Edinburgh?
Planning to hire a car in Edinburgh? February is the cheapest month, costing about AED 103 per day. In contrast, April 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 114
February
AED 103
March
AED 129
April
AED 209
May
AED 206
June
AED 176
July
AED 198
August
AED 198
September
AED 158
October
AED 136
November
AED 129
December
AED 198
What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?
Economy cars (Vauxhall Corsa, for example) are the most popular in Edinburgh. Intermediate (Kia Optima) and Compact (Renault Captur) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Edinburgh.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Edinburgh?
Sunnycars has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Edinburgh at 8.
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 2 September 2025.
Arnold Clark
2 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
10.0
National
3 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.7
Value
9.0
keddy by Europcar
1 review•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
9.0
Avis
4 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.2
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.4
Value
8.9
Alamo
12 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.4
Value
7.9
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
18 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.7
Overall
7.9
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
7.6
Sixt
18 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.3
Overall
7.4
Pick-up/drop-off
7.4
Value
6.6
Budget
9 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.4
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
7.4
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 173/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 115/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Aug. 24.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Edinburgh for a week from GREEN MOTION ?
GREEN MOTION is one of the top picks in Edinburgh. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 728 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.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Edinburgh for a month?
Our recent data shows that GREEN MOTION can potentially be 29% below the average car hire price in Edinburgh. Check prices and availability for GREEN MOTION and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Edinburgh is on average AED 3,121 a month or AED 104 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Edinburgh car hire.
How much is a car hire in Edinburgh for a weekend?
Car hire prices in Edinburgh are typically AED 0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Mini to save money on your trip to AED 0. Our users have found prices for Mini car hire in October to be on average AED 0 per day.
Car rentals by fuel type in Edinburgh
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Edinburgh. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Edinburgh. Deals were last updated on 2 September 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Edinburgh. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (AED 24+).
Electric
AED 24+
Hybrid
AED 28+
Petrol/Diesel
AED 47+