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Edinburgh Leith, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Fiat 500

or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
Fiat 500
£12.30
per day
Rental office
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
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Vauxhall Corsa

or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
3
Vauxhall Corsa
£17.60
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Cupra Leon

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
Cupra Leon
£12.85
per day
Rental office
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
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Volkswagen T-Roc

or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
Volkswagen T-Roc
£17.01
per day
Rental office
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£21 per day
Average car hire length
5 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 petrol price
£1.44 per litre or £5.45 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.35 per litre or £5.11 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.60 per litre or £6.06 per gallon
Score
9.0 / 10

Map of top car rental locations

A
Enterprise
67 Salamander St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7JZ
B
Keddy
65, 67 Salamander St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7JZ
C
Europcar
65/67 Salamander Street Leith
D
Routes Car Rental
65/67 Salamander Street, Leith, Edinburgh , Scotland, Eh6 7Jz, United Kingdom

When to book at Edinburgh Leith and for how long?

In which month is car hire at Edinburgh Leith the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car at Edinburgh Leith fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthNovember Most expensive month September
Average price £35 A good deal £15 Cheapest supplier Keddy Cheapest car type Small cars
Average price for hiring a car per day at Edinburgh Leith
£64
£32
£0

£31

in January

Jan

£41

in February

Feb

£34

in March

Mar

£43

in April

Apr

£47

in May

May

£36

in June

Jun

£27

in July

Jul

£48

in August

Aug

£58

in September

Sep

£39

in October

Oct

£18

in November

Nov
Dec

The best month to hire a car at Edinburgh Leith is November — when the average price for a hire is £17.73 per day. This is 49% less than the yearly average and 70% less than hiring a car in September (when the average price is £58.49 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.

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Edinburgh Leith?

Given the number of users searching for a car at Edinburgh Leith, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in April in comparison to hiring a car in in January.

Monthly Car Hire Searches at Edinburgh Leith Compared to the Yearly Average
3
1.5
0

0.1 times in January

Jan

0.4 times in February

Feb

0.4 times in March

Mar

2.7 times in April

Apr

2.6 times in May

May

Same as average in June

Jun

0.4 times in July

Jul

1.8 times in August

Aug

1.2 times in September

Sep

0.2 times in October

Oct

0.3 times in November

Nov
Dec

For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Edinburgh Leith?

How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in July the average hire period is 10 days, while in October, the average hire period is only 2 days.

Average number of hire days at Edinburgh Leith
11
6
0

4 days in January

Jan

3 days in February

Feb

4 days in March

Mar

5 days in April

Apr

5 days in May

May

9 days in June

Jun

10 days in July

Jul

8 days in August

Aug

5 days in September

Sep

2 days in October

Oct

5 days in November

Nov
Dec

Car hire information

🔥 Popular suppliersEnterprise, Keddy
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, small cars, large cars, people Carriers
🤑 Lowest price£12 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierKeddy

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 3 Nov 2026)

Prices are lowest during November, starting at £18 for an Economy car and highest in September, when economy cars start at £58. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at Edinburgh Leith is April, while the least popular month is January.
Edinburgh Leith hosts: Keddy, Enterprise, Europcar, Routes Car Rental. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Keddy (rated 8.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
£21
Lowest daily price
£12
Total cars available
76

Top 4 suppliers at Edinburgh Leith in 2026

Keddy
Keddy
8.3
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.5
£12–£122
per day
65, 67 Salamander St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7JZ
+4403713843811
Show 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
Enterprise
Enterprise
8.3
Good
8 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
7.7
Drop-off speed
7.4
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.9
£17–£96
per day
67 Salamander St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7JZ
+441315550555
Show 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
08:00-16:00
Sun
09:00-16:00
Europcar
Europcar
8.2
Good
1 rating
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.4
£15–£156
per day
65/67 Salamander Street Leith
+4403713843811
Show 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
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
8.0
Good
3 ratings
Value for money
7.0
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
65/67 Salamander Street, Leith, Edinburgh , Scotland, Eh6 7Jz, United Kingdom
+443713843811
Show 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

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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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Our clients highly recommend us

Excellent and easy booking process
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Laura Indopoulos,
5 Nov 2026
Easy booking and excellent value!
Easy booking and excellent value!
Stuart Jackson,
5 Nov 2026
Quick and clear
Quick and clear
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5 Nov 2026
Easy and efficient
Easy and efficient
JulieAnne Bjerke,
5 Nov 2026
Great efficient company
Great efficient company. 10 out of 10
Pabs Martin,
5 Nov 2026
Excellent
Excellent pricing and choice. Fast and easy to book and modify if needed.
Jason Everitt,
5 Nov 2026
Very useful
Easy, quick, understandable.
Andras Vago,
5 Nov 2026
all fees and insurance up front
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Susan,
4 Nov 2026
Good communication
Good communication
Mrs Amanda Bonello,
4 Nov 2026
This company deserves all the good reviews
This company deserves all the good reviews it has. I've rented many cars with them, ...
Jason Moorcroft,
4 Nov 2026
Great Service
I had a great experience booking my rental car through the website. The customer ser...
EMorgado,
4 Nov 2026
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Excellent, great service 👍
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4 Nov 2026
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4 Nov 2026
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4 Nov 2026
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4 Nov 2026
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4 Nov 2026
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