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 22:25 on 2021-05-06.
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 £ 26.30 per day
- From Edinburgh to Inverness - 143 offers from £ 33.23 per day
- From Edinburgh to Manchester - 104 offers from £ 31.66 per day
- From Edinburgh to Aberdeen - 104 offers from £ 33.23 per day
- From Edinburgh to London - 130 offers from £ 34.19 per day
Top 20 Cities near Edinburgh
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London Car Hire starting at £ 15.18 per day538.5 km / 334.6 miles away
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Manchester Car Hire starting at £ 33.43 per day281.9 km / 175.2 miles away
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Glasgow Car Hire starting at £ 30.81 per day67.5 km / 41.9 miles away
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Birmingham Car Hire starting at £ 14.70 per day400.2 km / 248.7 miles away
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Belfast Car Hire starting at £ 12.82 per day225.6 km / 140.2 miles away
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Inverness Car Hire starting at £ 18.93 per day181.1 km / 112.5 miles away
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Luton Car Hire starting at £ 14.70 per day489.6 km / 304.2 miles away
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Leeds Car Hire starting at £ 17.77 per day263.8 km / 163.9 miles away
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Bristol Car Hire starting at £ 15.50 per day509.2 km / 316.4 miles away
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Liverpool Car Hire starting at £ 10.97 per day292.1 km / 181.5 miles away
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East Midlands Car Hire starting at £ 18.76 per day367.4 km / 228.3 miles away
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Newcastle Car Hire starting at £ 18.16 per day138.8 km / 86.2 miles away
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Bolton Car Hire starting at £ 32.37 per day270.2 km / 167.9 miles away
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Cardiff Car Hire starting at £ 21.86 per day506.8 km / 314.9 miles away
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Exeter Car Hire starting at £ 16.53 per day580.5 km / 360.7 miles away
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Southampton Car Hire starting at £ 17.87 per day566.5 km / 352.0 miles away
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Bournemouth Car Hire starting at £ 20.30 per day582.1 km / 361.7 miles away
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Leicester Car Hire starting at £ 13.91 per day391.3 km / 243.2 miles away
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148.6 km / 92.3 miles away
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Chelmsford Car Hire starting at £ 17.77 per day526.9 km / 327.4 miles away
Top 20 Destinations around Edinburgh
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Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station Car Hire starting at £ 14.70 per day
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Edinburgh Airport Car Hire starting at £ 9.82 per day11.5 km / 7.1 miles away
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Dundee Airport Car Hire starting at £ 30.45 per day56.4 km / 35.0 miles away
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Glasgow Central Railway Station Car Hire starting at £ 30.81 per day67.5 km / 41.9 miles away
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Glasgow Airport Car Hire starting at £ 13.90 per day78.1 km / 48.5 miles away
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Prestwick Airport Car Hire starting at £ 24.64 per day100.5 km / 62.5 miles away
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Newcastle Airport Car Hire starting at £ 18.16 per day138.8 km / 86.2 miles away
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Aberdeen Airport Car Hire starting at £ 13.09 per day151.6 km / 94.2 miles away
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Inverness Railway Station Car Hire starting at £ 18.93 per day181.1 km / 112.5 miles away
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Inverness Airport Car Hire starting at £ 35.47 per day184.3 km / 114.5 miles away
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Belfast Cruise Port Car Hire starting at £ 12.82 per day225.6 km / 140.2 miles away
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George Best Belfast City Airport Car Hire starting at £ 9.59 per day225.7 km / 140.2 miles away
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Isle of Man Airport Car Hire starting at £ 29.43 per day227.2 km / 141.2 miles away
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Belfast International Airport Car Hire starting at £ 9.59 per day239.7 km / 149.0 miles away
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Leeds Bradford Airport Car Hire starting at £ 21.50 per day251.8 km / 156.5 miles away
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Liverpool Airport Car Hire starting at £ 10.97 per day292.1 km / 181.5 miles away
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Manchester Airport Car Hire starting at £ 15.50 per day295.0 km / 183.3 miles away
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Holyhead Port Car Hire starting at £ 24.11 per day307.7 km / 191.2 miles away
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport Car Hire starting at £ 18.15 per day309.2 km / 192.1 miles away
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Humberside Airport Car Hire starting at £ 16.53 per day321.0 km / 199.5 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 £ 26.14 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 £ 97.65. 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 |
| Easirent | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | VW Polo | 4 | 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 | Volvo V40 | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Top 12 Hire Companies in Edinburgh in 2021
Enterprise
+4401315566340
WAVERLEY STATION, NEW STREET CAR PARK
Alamo
+4401315566340
Waverley Station Level 2, New Street Car Park, Edinburgh EH8 8BH
National
01315550555
WAVERLEY STATION, LEVEL 2, NEW STREET CAR PARK
SIXT
+448445760767
18 North Bridge
Keddy
+4403713843453
WAVERLEY STATION PLATFORM 2
Working hours
Mon:07:30-17:30
Tue:07:30-17:30
Wed:07:30-17:30
Thu:07:30-17:30
Fri:07:30-17:30
Sat:07:30-17:30
Sun:07:00-17:00
Avis
08445446059
24 East London Street
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
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
+4403713843453
WAVERLEY STATION PLATFORM 2
Working hours
Mon:07:30-17:30
Tue:07:30-17:30
Wed:07:30-17:30
Thu:07:30-17:30
Fri:07:30-17:30
Sat:07:30-17:30
Sun:07:00-17:00
GreenMotion
+441313000068
26 Greenside Row, Q-Park, Edinburgh, EH1 3AJ
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
Easirent
+441312021717 / +4402036576054
Q-Park OMNI, 26 Greenside Row, Edinburgh EH1 3AJ
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:08:00-14:00
Sun:09:00-12:00
Rhodium
+34965233425 / +442038980140
176 Jubilee Road, Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, EH12 9FT, UK
Goldcar
+442038980140
Secure Airparks, 100 Ingliston Road, Edinburgh EH28 8AU