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Fiat 500
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
£14.30
per day
Rental office
Average deposit
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Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
£21.47
per day
Rental office
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Kia Ceed
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
£27.55
per day
Rental office
No deposit
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe
or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£104.80
per day
Rental office
Average deposit
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Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
£19.54
per day
Rental office
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Kia Sportage
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
4
£23.48
per day
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BMW 1 Series
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£39.03
per day
Rental office
No deposit
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Volkswagen Transporter
or similar Luxury Van
Manual
9
A/C
5
£90.16
per day
Rental office
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:15 on 22/10/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Most Popular Car Hire Deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Glasgow (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Glasgow (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 23 Oct 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 9 suppliers in Glasgow (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£43 per day
Average car hire length
7 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
£1.46 per litre or £5.53 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.36 per litre or £5.15 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.55 per litre or £5.87 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Glasgow (Downtown)
- Glasgow Airportstarting at £14.16 per day10.2 km / 6.34 miles
- Edinburgh Airportstarting at £12.92 per day57 km / 35.42 miles
- Edinburgh Waverley Railway Stationstarting at £14.07 per day68.4 km / 42.5 miles
- Belfast Cruise Portstarting at £32.54 per day170.8 km / 106.13 miles
- George Best Belfast City Airportstarting at £32.93 per day171.1 km / 106.32 miles
- Belfast International Airportstarting at £15.75 per day181.5 km / 112.78 miles
- Newcastle Airportstarting at £16.05 per day186.4 km / 115.82 miles
- Inverness Airportstarting at £13.43 per day188 km / 116.82 miles
- Aberdeen Airportstarting at £13.43 per day196.4 km / 122.04 miles
- Isle of Man Airportstarting at £45.24 per day198.4 km / 123.28 miles
- Derry Airportstarting at £49.53 per day203.4 km / 126.39 miles
- Leeds Bradford Airportstarting at £22.30 per day277.3 km / 172.31 miles
- Liverpool Airportstarting at £14.28 per day295.1 km / 183.37 miles
- Manchester Airportstarting at £11.57 per day306.5 km / 190.45 miles
- East Midlands Airportstarting at £21.93 per day386.6 km / 240.22 miles
- Birmingham Airportstarting at £10.94 per day412.4 km / 256.25 miles
- Cardiff Airportstarting at £26.60 per day499.6 km / 310.44 miles
- Bristol Temple Meads Railway Stationstarting at £24.78 per day502.4 km / 312.18 miles
- Bristol Airportstarting at £11.57 per day507.9 km / 315.59 miles
- Luton Airportstarting at £14.57 per day511.2 km / 317.64 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Arnold Clark
151 Kilbirnie St, Glasgow G5 8JH
B
Budget
70 Lancefield St,
Paisley, Glasgow, G3 8JD, United Kingdom
C
SIXT
101 Waterloo Street, Q-Park
D
Keddy
76 Lancefield Quay, Glasgow G3 8HP
E
Europcar
76 LANCEFIELD QUAY
When to book in Glasgow (Downtown) and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Glasgow (Downtown) the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Glasgow (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthFebruary | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price £20 | A good deal £42 | Cheapest supplier Keddy | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Glasgow (Downtown)
£42
£21
£0
£21
in January
Jan
£14
in February
Feb
£23
in March
Mar
£21
in April
Apr
£34
in May
May
£30
in June
Jun
£29
in July
Jul
£38
in August
Aug
£31
in September
Sep
£24
in October
Oct
£22
in November
Nov
£29
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Glasgow (Downtown) is February — when the average price for a hire is £14.42 per day. This is 30% less than the yearly average and 62% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £38.30 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 in Glasgow (Downtown)?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Glasgow (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in January in comparison to hiring a car in in August.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Glasgow (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
2
1
0
1.8 times in January
Jan
0.8 times in February
Feb
Same as average in March
Mar
1.1 times in April
Apr
1.7 times in May
May
0.9 times in June
Jun
0.7 times in July
Jul
0.4 times in August
Aug
0.8 times in September
Sep
0.7 times in October
Oct
1.3 times in November
Nov
0.9 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Glasgow (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in January the average hire period is 9 days, while in March, the average hire period is only 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Glasgow (Downtown)
10
5
0
9 days in January
Jan
8 days in February
Feb
5 days in March
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
6 days in May
May
7 days in June
Jun
8 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
7 days in September
Sep
8 days in October
Oct
7 days in November
Nov
8 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Drivalia, Keddy, Europcar, Arnold Clark, Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, people Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £14 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivalia | Renault Clio | 5 | Small car |
| Keddy | Jeep Avenger | 5 | SUV |
| Drivalia | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | SUV |
| Drivalia | Renault Clio | 5 | Small car |
| Drivalia | Fiat 500 | 3 | Small car |
| Drivalia | Nissan Juke | 5 | Medium car |
| Drivalia | Toyota Aygo X | 3 | Small car |
| Keddy | Skoda Fabia | 5 | Small car |
| Europcar | Jeep Avenger | 5 | SUV |
| Europcar | Skoda Scala | 5 | Medium car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 23 Oct 2026)
Prices are lowest during February, starting at £14 for an Economy car and highest in August, when economy cars start at £38. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Glasgow (Downtown) is January, while the least popular month is August.
Glasgow (Downtown) hosts: Arnold Clark, Budget, SIXT, Keddy, Europcar, Avis, Routes Car Rental, GreenMotion, Drivalia. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Arnold Clark (rated 9.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Drivalia (rated 7.5 / 10)
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
£43
Lowest daily price
£14
Total cars available
80
Top 9 suppliers in Glasgow (Downtown) in 2026
Arnold Clark
9.3
Excellent
45 ratings
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
9.2
Agent helpfulness
9.5
Pick-up speed
8.8
Drop-off speed
9.4
Car cleanliness
9.7
Car condition
9.6
£23–£118
per day
151 Kilbirnie St, Glasgow G5 8JH
+441414239559
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-16:30
Budget
8.7
Very Good
8 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.9
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.8
£30–£126
per day
70 Lancefield St,
Paisley, Glasgow, G3 8JD, United Kingdom
+443445446064
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-17:00
Tue
08:30-17:00
Wed
08:30-17:00
Thu
08:30-17:00
Fri
08:30-17:00
Sat
08:30-16:00
Sun
09:00-13:00
SIXT
8.6
Very Good
7 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
7.7
Drop-off speed
8.0
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.2
£68–£205
per day
101 Waterloo Street, Q-Park
+442070188246
Show 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
08:00-16:00
Sun
08:00-16:00
Keddy
8.4
Good
7 ratings
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.7
£14–£430
per day
76 Lancefield Quay, Glasgow G3 8HP
+4403713843471
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
Europcar
8.3
Good
6 ratings
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.5
£20–£493
per day
76 LANCEFIELD QUAY
+4403713843471
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
Avis
8.3
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.6
£27–£126
per day
70 Lancefield St,
Glasgow, G3 8JD, United Kingdom
+4403445446064
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-17:00
Tue
08:30-17:00
Wed
08:30-17:00
Thu
08:30-17:00
Fri
08:30-17:00
Sat
08:30-16:00
Sun
09:00-13:00
Routes Car Rental
8.0
Good
1 rating
Value for money
7.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
76 Lancefield Quay , Finneston,Glasgow,Scotland,G3 8Hp ,United Kingdom
+443713843471
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
GreenMotion
7.6
Average
Value for money
6.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.5
Car condition
7.6
£22–£285
per day
Unit 8 Glasgow Airlink Industrial Estate, Inchinnan Road, Paisley
Glasgow PA3 2RS
+441162965088 / +4401414338268
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
08:00-18:00
Sun
10:00-14:00
Drivalia
7.5
Average
35 ratings
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.0
Agent helpfulness
7.2
Pick-up speed
7.0
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
7.7
Car condition
7.4
£10–£849
per day
130 Laidlaw Street connected to Scotland street (Scotland Street Side) G5 8NX GLASGOW
+4401416117103
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
08:00-14:00
Sun
08:00-14:00
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