Car Hire in Glasgow (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa
or comparable
$24.72
per day
City Centre
Mini
Fiat 500
or comparable
$34.43
per day
City Centre
Compact SUV
MG ZS
or comparable
$44.60
per day
City Centre
Intermediate Crossover
Skoda Octavia
or comparable
$65.28
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class
or comparable
$74.43
per day
City Centre
Full-size
BMW 3 series
or comparable
$131.12
per day
City Centre
Premium Van
Vauxhall Vivaro
or comparable
$359.22
per day
City Centre
Standard SUV
MG HS
or comparable
$52.80
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 08:48 on 2024-07-13.
Travel Information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
$98 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
$2.02 per litre or $7.65 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
$1.83 per litre or $6.92 per gallon
Highest petrol price
$2.48 per litre or $9.41 per gallon
Top 20 destinations around Glasgow (City Centre)
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10.2 km / 6.3 miles
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57 km / 35.4 miles
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507.9 km / 315.6 miles
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511.2 km / 317.6 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Glasgow (Downtown)
The best month to hire a car in Glasgow (Downtown) is February — when the average price for a hire is $35.16 per day. This is 38% less than the yearly average and 58% less than hiring a car in May (when the average price is $84.36 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.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Glasgow (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in July, the average hire length is 9 days, while in January, it is only 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Glasgow (Downtown)
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 August in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly searches in Glasgow (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Drivalia, Arnold Clark, SIXT, Avis, Budget |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | $25 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivalia | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Arnold Clark | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Drivalia | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Arnold Clark | Peugeot 3008 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Arnold Clark | Kia Ceed | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Drivalia | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Arnold Clark | Mercedes Benz Vito | 5 | 3 | People Carriers |
| Arnold Clark | Vauxhall Astra | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Drivalia | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Drivalia | Kia Optima | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Arnold Clark
9.1 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.2 / 10
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$98.33
Lowest daily price
$24.72
Total cars available
89
Top 9 suppliers in Glasgow (Downtown) in 2024
Arnold Clark
+441414239559
151 Kilbirnie St, Glasgow G5 8JH
$49 - $266
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
Keddy
+4403713843471
76 Lancefield Quay, Glasgow G3 8HP
$47
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
SIXT
+442070188246
101 Waterloo Street, Q-Park
$131 - $296
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
Sun:08:00-16:30
Avis
+4403445446064
70 Lancefield St, Glasgow, G3 8JD, United Kingdom
$34 - $164
Working hours
Mon:07:00-18:00
Tue:07:00-18:00
Wed:07:00-18:00
Thu:07:00-18:00
Fri:07:00-18:00
Sat:07:00-17:00
Sun:07:00-17:00
Europcar
+4403713843471
76 LANCEFIELD QUAY
$25 - $76
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
+441162965088 / +4401414338268
Unit 8 Glasgow Airlink Industrial Estate, Inchinnan Road, Paisley Glasgow PA3 2RS
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
+4401416117103
130 Laidlaw Street connected to Scotland street (Scotland Street Side) G5 8NX GLASGOW
$359 - $384
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
Budget
03445446064
70 Lancefield Street
$37 - $176
Working hours
Mon:07:00-18:00
Tue:07:00-18:00
Wed:07:00-18:00
Thu:07:00-18:00
Fri:07:00-18:00
Sat:07:00-17:00
Sun:07:00-17:00
Routes Car Rental
+443713843471
76 Lancefield Quay , Finneston,Glasgow,Scotland,G3 8Hp ,United Kingdom
$55 - $78
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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