Car Hire in Edinburgh (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Mini
Toyota Aygo
or comparable
£ 19.72
/ per day
City Centre
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa
or comparable
£ 23.98
/ per day
City Centre
Compact SUV
Vauxhall Crossland
or comparable
£ 24.32
/ per day
City Centre
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai
or comparable
£ 31.43
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre
Standard SUV
Kia Sportage
or comparable
£ 48.46
/ per day
City Centre
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class
or comparable
£ 37.71
/ per day
City Centre
Premium
Mercedes C Class
or comparable
£ 46.80
/ per day
City Centre
Full-size
Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupé
or comparable
£ 56.22
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 00:51 on 2024-04-18.
Travel Information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£ 36 per day
Average car hire length
8 days
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
96 - 112 km/h or 60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.57 per litre or £ 5.94 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.42 per litre or £ 5.38 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.90 per litre or £ 7.19 / 1 gallon
Top 20 Destinations around Edinburgh (City Centre)
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507,6 km / 315,4 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Edinburgh (Downtown) the most affordable?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Edinburgh (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Edinburgh (Downtown)
The best month to hire a car in Edinburgh (Downtown) is February — when the average price for a hire is £ 43.92 per day. This is 29% less than the yearly average and 45% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £ 79.68 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What’s the usual hire length for renters in Edinburgh (Downtown)?
Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in May, the average hire length is 9 days, while in February, it is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Edinburgh (Downtown)
Which time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Edinburgh (Downtown)?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Edinburgh (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in Edinburgh (Downtown) in August in comparison to hiring a car in in December.
Monthly searches in Edinburgh (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Hire Information
| Popular suppliers | Arnold Clark, Enterprise, Alamo, Avis, National |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £ 20 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Clark | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Arnold Clark | Kia Ceed | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Arnold Clark | Peugeot 3008 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Arnold Clark | Mercedes Benz Vito | 5 | 3 | People Carriers |
| Enterprise | Vauxhall Corsa | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Vauxhall Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Mercedes Benz A Class | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Enterprise
9.2 / 10
Lowest rated company
SIXT
7.8 / 10
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
£ 36.08
Lowest daily price
£ 19.72
Total cars available
239
Top 8 Suppliers in Edinburgh (Downtown) in 2024
Enterprise
+4401313413431
12 Annandale St,
£ 20 - £ 259
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:09:00-12:00
+441315617779
1 Seafield St, Edinburgh EH6 7LG
£ 51
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:30
Tue:08:00-17:30
Wed:08:00-17:30
Thu:08:00-17:30
Fri:08:00-17:30
Sat:08:00-16:30
Sun:09:00-15:30
Alamo
+4401315570000
12 Annandale St, Edinburgh EH7 4AN
£ 24 - £ 187
Keddy
+4403713843811
65/67 SALAMANDER 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:08:00-13:00
Avis
+4403445446059
24 East London Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
£ 21 - £ 57
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:10:00-16:00
National
+4401315570000
12 Annandale St, Edinburgh EH7 4AN
£ 21 - £ 439
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:09:00-12:00
Europcar
+4403713843467
St James' Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BP
£ 47
Working hours
Mon:09:00-18:00
Tue:09:00-18:00
Wed:09:00-18:00
Thu:09:00-18:00
Fri:09:00-18:00
Sat:09:00-13:00
SIXT
+442070188246
Greenside Row, Q-Park Omni Centre
£ 30 - £ 89
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:00
Tue:08:00-19:00
Wed:08:00-19:00
Thu:08:00-19:00
Fri:08:00-19:00
Sat:08:00-19:00
Sun:08:00-19:00
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