Car Hire in Edinburgh
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These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 12:24 on 2021-02-25.
Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
GBP
Dialing code
44
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Speed limit out of city centre
97 km/h
60 mi/h
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h
30 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
One-way Car Hire in Edinburgh
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Edinburgh and drop off in another city include:
- From Edinburgh to Glasgow - 327 offers from £ 26.33 per day
- From Edinburgh to Inverness - 143 offers from £ 33.27 per day
- From Edinburgh to Manchester - 104 offers from £ 31.70 per day
- From Edinburgh to Aberdeen - 104 offers from £ 33.27 per day
- From Edinburgh to London - 130 offers from £ 34.24 per day
Top 20 Cities near Edinburgh
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London Car Hire starting at £ 15.28 per day543.1 km / 337.5 miles away
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Manchester Car Hire starting at £ 10.18 per day297.2 km / 184.7 miles away
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Glasgow Car Hire starting at £ 12.61 per day66.7 km / 41.4 miles away
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Birmingham Car Hire starting at £ 10.03 per day402.8 km / 250.3 miles away
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Belfast Car Hire starting at £ 9.60 per day216.8 km / 134.7 miles away
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Inverness Car Hire starting at £ 16.82 per day181.8 km / 113.0 miles away
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Leeds Car Hire starting at £ 14.01 per day256.3 km / 159.2 miles away
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Luton Car Hire starting at £ 13.28 per day493.9 km / 306.9 miles away
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Liverpool Car Hire starting at £ 9.89 per day292.9 km / 182.0 miles away
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Bristol Car Hire starting at £ 11.81 per day509.7 km / 316.7 miles away
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East Midlands Car Hire starting at £ 16.30 per day371.2 km / 230.6 miles away
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Newcastle Car Hire starting at £ 18.61 per day146.6 km / 91.1 miles away
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Cardiff Car Hire starting at £ 21.89 per day506.3 km / 314.6 miles away
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Bolton Car Hire starting at £ 32.41 per day272.3 km / 169.2 miles away
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Brighton Car Hire starting at £ 16.57 per day608.3 km / 378.0 miles away
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Southampton Car Hire starting at £ 20.91 per day571.7 km / 355.2 miles away
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Bournemouth Car Hire starting at £ 20.33 per day583.7 km / 362.7 miles away
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Aberdeen Car Hire starting at £ 11.81 per day156.8 km / 97.4 miles away
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Exeter Car Hire starting at £ 16.55 per day579.9 km / 360.4 miles away
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Newquay Car Hire starting at £ 24.54 per day622.0 km / 386.5 miles away
Top 20 Destinations around Edinburgh
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Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station Car Hire starting at £ 11.81 per day0.8 km / 0.5 miles away
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Edinburgh Airport Car Hire starting at £ 8.83 per day11.5 km / 7.1 miles away
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Dundee Airport Car Hire starting at £ 30.50 per day55.6 km / 34.6 miles away
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Glasgow Central Railway Station Car Hire starting at £ 30.85 per day67.6 km / 42.0 miles away
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Glasgow Airport Car Hire starting at £ 12.61 per day78.2 km / 48.6 miles away
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Prestwick Airport Car Hire starting at £ 24.67 per day100.9 km / 62.7 miles away
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Newcastle Airport Car Hire starting at £ 18.61 per day139.4 km / 86.6 miles away
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Aberdeen Airport Car Hire starting at £ 11.81 per day150.9 km / 93.7 miles away
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Inverness Railway Station Car Hire starting at £ 18.95 per day180.3 km / 112.1 miles away
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Inverness Airport Car Hire starting at £ 16.82 per day183.5 km / 114.0 miles away
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Belfast Cruise Port Car Hire starting at £ 12.84 per day226.0 km / 140.5 miles away
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George Best Belfast City Airport Car Hire starting at £ 9.60 per day226.2 km / 140.5 miles away
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Isle of Man Airport Car Hire starting at £ 29.46 per day227.9 km / 141.6 miles away
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Belfast International Airport Car Hire starting at £ 8.52 per day240.2 km / 149.2 miles away
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Leeds Bradford Airport Car Hire starting at £ 14.01 per day252.6 km / 156.9 miles away
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Liverpool Airport Car Hire starting at £ 9.89 per day292.9 km / 182.0 miles away
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Manchester Airport Car Hire starting at £ 10.18 per day295.8 km / 183.8 miles away
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Holyhead Port Car Hire starting at £ 24.14 per day308.5 km / 191.7 miles away
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport Car Hire starting at £ 18.17 per day309.9 km / 192.6 miles away
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Humberside Airport Car Hire starting at £ 16.55 per day321.7 km / 199.9 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Edinburgh?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car in Edinburghfluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Edinburgh
The cheapest month to hire a car in Edinburgh is October with prices starting at £ 26.18 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is December with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 97.77. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 51. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Edinburgh?
Hirers picking up a car in Edinburgh keep them for an average of 6 days during in January, while those picking up their cars in December keep them for an average of 3.
Average Hire Length in Edinburgh
What month is the most favoured for hiring a car in Edinburgh?
While travellers visit Edinburgh year-round, the most popular month for hiring a car is March, and the least popular is September.
Popularity of Car Hire in Edinburgh by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easirent | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Easirent | Fiat 500 | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Easirent | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| GreenMotion | VW Polo | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Easirent | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Fiat 500 | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
| Easirent | Ford Focus | 5 | 3 | Medium cars |
| GreenMotion | VW Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | VW Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Top 12 Hire Companies in Edinburgh in 2021
Enterprise
+4401313484000 / +4401313330400
Car Rental Centre, Jubilee Rd, Edinburgh, Ingliston EH12 9FS
Alamo
+4401313330400
Edinburgh Airport, Burnside Rd, Ingliston, Edinburgh EH12 9DN
National
01315570000
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, 12 ANNANDALE STREET
SIXT
+442070188246
Car Rental Centre, Jubilee Rd, Edinburgh, Ingliston EH12 9FS
Keddy
+4403713843406
CAR RENTAL CENTRE
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:59
Sun:07:00-23:59
Avis
+4403445446004
Edinburgh Airport Car Rental Centre
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
Alamo
01313330400
Enterprise Rent A Car
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-18:00
Europcar
+4403713843406
EDINBURGH APT 176 JUBILEE ROAD
Working hours
Mon:08:00-16:00
Tue:08:00-16:00
Wed:08:00-16:00
Thu:08:00-16:00
Fri:08:00-16:00
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-22:00
GreenMotion
+441312850600
Secure Airparks, 100 Ingliston Road, Edinburgh EH28 8AU
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-20:00
Sun:08:00-20:00
Easirent
+441312021710
3 Queen Annes Drive, Newbridge
Working hours
Mon:06:00-00:30
Tue:06:00-00:30
Wed:06:00-00:30
Thu:06:00-00:30
Fri:06:00-00:30
Sat:06:00-00:30
Sun:06:00-00:30
Rhodium
+34965233425 / +442038980140
176 Jubilee Road, Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, EH12 9FT, UK
Goldcar
+442038980140
Secure Airparks, 100 Ingliston Road, Edinburgh EH28 8AU