What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 342/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 176/day from INTERRENT , booked on Jul. 28.

What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Edinburgh?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Edinburgh from the following companies over the past two weeks: Easirent (AED 82/day), Avis (AED 94/day), and GREEN MOTION (AED 115/day).

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Edinburgh?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Arnold Clark (10.0 rating), National (10.0 rating) and INTERRENT (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Edinburgh.

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

Avis is one of the top picks in Edinburgh. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 1,016 per week on average.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Edinburgh for the best price?

Booking early can save you upwards of 47% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Edinburgh.

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 INTERRENT can potentially be 88% below the average car hire price in Edinburgh. Check prices and availability for INTERRENT and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Edinburgh is on average AED 4,354 a month or AED 145 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 June to be on average AED 105 per day.

What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?

Fiat 500, which is a Mini vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Edinburgh according to Cheapflights users.

Cheap Car Rentals in Edinburgh | Deals From AED 94/Day

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

6 Jun — 13 Jun

Same drop-off

Tue 6/6

Noon

Tue 13/6

Noon

Driver's age:

26-65Other

Edinburgh Car Rentals in 2023

Most popular company	AVIS
Price of petrol per litre	AED 6.54
Average price per day	AED 93
Cheapest price per day	AED 48

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

January

AED 124

February

AED 121

March

AED 146

April

AED 271

May

AED 297

June

AED 301

July

AED 356

August

AED 304

September

AED 227

October

AED 168

November

AED 135

December

AED 194

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Edinburgh is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular Car Types in Edinburgh

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There are 33 hire agencies servicing Edinburgh. These agencies, altogether, have 97 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? Small is the cheapest car type to hire in Edinburgh with prices from AED 94 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Edinburgh:

SUV

AED 105+

Small

AED 94+

Medium

AED 146+

Large

AED 389+

Luxury

AED 435+

SUV

AED 105+

Small

AED 94+

Medium

AED 146+

Large

AED 389+

Luxury

AED 435+

SUV

AED 105+

Small

AED 94+

Medium

AED 146+

Large

AED 389+

Luxury

AED 435+

Compare available car types for rental in Edinburgh

	Small cars	AED 63 - AED 419
	All Car Types	AED 101 - AED 1,530

To hire a Small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of AED 207/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a Small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~AED 63/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~AED 419/day). In fact, January is about 70% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a Small car saves you 60% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Edinburgh Small hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a Medium car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of AED 411/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a Medium car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~AED 191/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~AED 1,670/day). In fact, December is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a Medium car saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Edinburgh Medium hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a Large car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of AED 692/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a Large car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~AED 157/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~AED 1,578/day). In fact, January is about 78% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a Large car is 26% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Edinburgh Large hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of AED 364/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~AED 157/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~AED 651/day). In fact, January is about 57% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a SUV car saves you 30% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Edinburgh SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a Van car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of AED 575/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a Van car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~AED 194/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~AED 3,021/day). In fact, October is about 67% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a Van car is 11% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a Luxury car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of AED 967/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a Luxury car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~AED 427/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~AED 3,924/day). In fact, December is about 56% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, hiring a Luxury car is 47% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Edinburgh Luxury hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota YarisAED 94/day

A/C

Toyota CorollaAED 109/day

A/C

Top rental agencies in Edinburgh

Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Edinburgh, including Hertz, Arnold Clark and National. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Hertz

6.5

Okay

40 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

The man I was dealing with in the office at pick up could not have been nicer

2.0

Poor|Oct 2021

A car was available for me to drive. That was good. The bad: 1) Original quote was for £ 275 - the local Hertz desk charged me £ 691 and tried to charge me over £ 800!! 2) I requested an automatic transmission and got a stick 3) there was a huge scratch in the rear passenger door 4) There was no return sign at the Inverness airport for Hertz, all the other rental car agencies were represented but not Hertz. We had to drive around for 10 min trying to find it, and luckily saw the tiny Hertz sign upon leaving the airport. Kind of a disaster regarding the drop off.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2021

We enjoyed our Ford Kuga for our Scottish Highlands road trip. Although the car doesn't have the oomph as other cars, it certainly met our needs. The car had ample space for our luggage and provided a good ride.

1.9

Poor|Aug 2021

Because of a late flight, my wife and daughter did not get to the Hertz office in time to pick up the rental. They had to arrange to pick it up the next day losing a day of the intended contract. For them to do this, they charged an extra $150.00!! Thank you Hertz, I will not be back.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2020

I cancelled two months ago.

My cancellation might have been processed

8.8

Very Good|Feb 2020

The offering of insurance prior to getting the vehicle should have been better , since the insurance at the counter was outrageous. Also the drop off should have been described, since in that airport it is rather convoluted.

1 out of 14

Arnold Clark

10.0

Wonderful

1 review•4 locations

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National

3 locations

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Alamo

9.6

Wonderful

4 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Everything went perfect. The cost for renting this van was huge though.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Very easy pick up and drop off, helpful staff, no sense of anyone trying to charge for damages - All very fair and reasonable, and done in a professional but friendly manner.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Cameron was friendly, informative, helpful and has a great sense of humour. The car, while small for someone 6’4”, was comfortable and had all the necessary amenities (except sat nav).

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

Everything went smooth and the people were very friendly and helpful. They made sure the car was perfect before I left and that I understood how to work the controls. Be sure to ask because some things in Europe aren’t intuitive such as reverse or opening the gas tank. Overall my experience with them and the was wonderful

1 out of 2

Avis

8.7

Very Good

3 reviews•2 locations

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8.0

Very Good|Aug 2022

Staff were really friendly.

8.0

Very Good|Apr 2022

Drop off with John at Avis was really great! Such courteous and friendly service. So nice to see such professionalism. Would be great to have instructions in the car for using Satnav maps. I used my iPhone but was a little confused with car screen presentation at times. Overall a fabulous experience and would definitely recommend Avis at this location.

6.8

Okay|Aug 2016

The car was great. Excellent gas mileage, handled well, and was absolutely impeccable when we picked it up. Service was kind and friendly.

The return process has been a little frustrating. First, I was not told that I would need to keep the copy of the paperwork stating our agreement to give to the Avis rep on Orkney. Had I known that, I would have put it with the other confirmations and information that I was toting around instead of panicking. Second, I found the paperwork, gave the keys to the Avis rep, he said he would get it South from there, and I had nothing further to do. Unfortunately, I got an email from Avis telling me I was in breach of contract because the car hadn't been returned. This issue has not been resolved and is currently my only frustration with the rental.

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Very Good

21 reviews•6 locations

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8.0

Very Good|Aug 2022

We had to wait a couple of hours for the car and then had to be shuttled to another location to pick it up....staff were very friendly and helpful, however.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

They do not provide pickup or dropoff.

4.0

Mediocre|Jun 2022

The night before I was expected to pick my car up I received an email stating that the car would not be on site at the scheduled time the following day and no time was given. I called the car rental company the morning I was supposed to collect the car as the email they sent the day before was after hours so there was nobody manning the customer support service. When I spoke to a representative they continued to state that they Did not have the car I ordered available and at that time there were no other cars to select from.. Approximately two hours later they did provide a car although it wasn’t the car I had initially selected. The delay cut in to our travel time as we was scheduled to drive to another location that morning but did not leave until the afternoon due to the delay in receiving a car.

8.0

Very Good|Jun 2022

The directions to where to drop off the car definitely need work

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2022

Everything was easy the the staff were very friendly and helpful.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2020

Pickup and drop off at the airport was very easy.

nothing

1 out of 7

Budget

8.0

Very Good

21 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2022

The car was to come with a GPS but it wasn’t installed. They don’t provide portable GPS units. Fortunately we have a cell phone with us and the charge cord fits. They were very helpful in explaining the car’s features and the car manual was supplied.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2022

We had a great experience with Craig at the rental counter when we realized we booked from the city location. He got us taken care of and on our way quickly

4.8

Mediocre|Jun 2019

I felt pressured to upgrade to a car model that I did not need for my trip. When I arrived I was told that the car I had reserved many weeks in advance would not be ready for quite some time, but I could upgrade for minimal cost. In the end the minimal cost turned out to be much more.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2019

Staff was helpful, courteous and efficient. Both at pick-up and drop-off, the associates went the extra mile to ensure everything was what we wanted.

8.4

Very Good|Oct 2018

The check in was easy, no waiting. Was able to upgrade with GPS, which was the best decision.

Signs to get to the check in and check out were not posted well. We spent too much time trying to find the correct place. The car had too electronics that took control of the car at times, causing unnecessary stress.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2018

The attendant at the Edinburgh airport was friendly and helpful

Getting use to driving on the left side of the road

1 out of 7

Sixt

6.5

Okay

19 reviews•3 locations

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Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Apr 2022

There were SO MANY HIDDEN FEES. Everything else was fantastic, the service, the car, it worked wonderful and drop off was easy, but the amount we paid on pick up was astronomical.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

Staff were helpful and efficient.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

Flight was cancelled so had to change my reservation to a day later and was told the price had changed - doubled, in fact. $300 cancellation fee, so I had to pay double the price. Was supposed to pay about $500 and ended up paying $1,200.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2022

Konrad is a star. He was helpful (and not in a pushy way) on what terrain to expect and needs for space. Just fantastic as was his colleague. who actually brought the car to us for our convenience. SUPER. Drop off at the Edinburgh Airport is not intuitive and quite difficult in the dark and rain.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

Total lack of transparency regarding the daily price. We prebooked/prepaid a class and the end charge was double what we expected. No mention at the counter. You don’t get a copy of the invoice at drop off - you get it days later and then they make it difficult to see the charges/details. Unacceptable customer experience with Sixt.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2022

Very friendly and helpful staff.

1 out of 7

Best Edinburgh Car Rental Deals Found

Check out some of the very best car rental deals we've found in Edinburgh. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.

Toyota YarisAED 94/day

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Nissan KicksAED 105/day

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Ford FocusAED 109/day

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Car Hire FAQs

What are petrol prices like in Edinburgh

The average price of petrol in Edinburgh is AED 6.54/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 294 and AED 425 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.