Car Hire in Glasgow (Downtown)
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Ford Fiesta
or comparable
Manual
5
1
A/C
3
20,06 EUR
per day
8.6
Very good
5 reviews
Nissan Juke
or comparable
Manual
5
4
A/C
4
20,90 EUR
per day
8.5
Very good
2 reviews
Fiat 500
or comparable
Manual
4
2
A/C
3
25,36 EUR
per day
7.7
Average
30 reviews
MG ZS
or comparable
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
43,71 EUR
per day
8.6
Very good
3 reviews
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VW ID.4
or comparable
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
64,92 EUR
per day
8.4
Very good
6 reviews
BMW 3 Series
or comparable
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
87,42 EUR
per day
9.3
Exceptional
39 reviews
Mercedes Benz A Class
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
98,41 EUR
per day
8.5
Very good
2 reviews
BMW 3 Series
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
45,10 EUR
per day
8.5
Very good
2 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 20:46 on 14.09.25. 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
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 9 suppliers in Glasgow (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
51 EUR 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
1,69 EUR per litre or 6,40 EUR per gallon
Lowest petrol price
1,57 EUR per litre or 5,94 EUR per gallon
Highest petrol price
1,79 EUR per litre or 6,78 EUR per gallon
Top 20 locations near Glasgow (Downtown)
- Glasgow Airportstarting at 19,25 EUR per day10,2 km / 6,34 miles
- Edinburgh Airportstarting at 29,74 EUR per day57 km / 35,42 miles
- Edinburgh Waverley Railway Stationstarting at 33,50 EUR per day68,4 km / 42,5 miles
- George Best Belfast City Airportstarting at 21,20 EUR per day171,1 km / 106,32 miles
- Belfast International Airportstarting at 32,45 EUR per day181,5 km / 112,78 miles
- Newcastle Airportstarting at 18,69 EUR per day186,4 km / 115,82 miles
- Inverness Airportstarting at 19,16 EUR per day188 km / 116,82 miles
- Aberdeen Airportstarting at 37,07 EUR per day196,4 km / 122,04 miles
- Isle of Man Airportstarting at 44,61 EUR per day198,4 km / 123,28 miles
- Derry Airportstarting at 166,14 EUR per day203,4 km / 126,39 miles
- Leeds Bradford Airportstarting at 25,90 EUR per day277,3 km / 172,31 miles
- Salford (Downtown)starting at 34,23 EUR per day292,4 km / 181,69 miles
- Liverpool Airportstarting at 30,14 EUR per day295,1 km / 183,37 miles
- Manchester Airportstarting at 25,73 EUR per day306,5 km / 190,45 miles
- East Midlands Airportstarting at 24,08 EUR per day386,6 km / 240,22 miles
- Birmingham Airportstarting at 21,78 EUR per day412,4 km / 256,25 miles
- Cardiff Airportstarting at 33,24 EUR per day499,6 km / 310,44 miles
- Bristol Temple Meads Railway Stationstarting at 36,62 EUR per day502,4 km / 312,18 miles
- Bristol Airportstarting at 27,63 EUR per day507,9 km / 315,59 miles
- Luton Airportstarting at 27,59 EUR 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
Keddy
76 Lancefield Quay, Glasgow G3 8HP
D
Avis
70 Lancefield St,
Glasgow, G3 8JD, United Kingdom
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 35 EUR | A good deal 28 EUR | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Glasgow (Downtown)
58 EUR
29 EUR
0 EUR
25 EUR
in January
Jan
17 EUR
in February
Feb
27 EUR
in March
Mar
45 EUR
in April
Apr
46 EUR
in May
May
38 EUR
in June
Jun
49 EUR
in July
Jul
53 EUR
in August
Aug
33 EUR
in September
Sep
39 EUR
in October
Oct
24 EUR
in November
Nov
43 EUR
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Glasgow (Downtown) is February — when the average price for a hire is 16,79 EUR per day. This is 52% less than the yearly average and 68% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is 52,97 EUR 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 October in comparison to hiring a car in in February.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Glasgow (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
2,1
1
0
0,6 times in January
Jan
0,4 times in February
Feb
0,8 times in March
Mar
1,3 times in April
Apr
0,9 times in May
May
Same as average in June
Jun
0,7 times in July
Jul
1,5 times in August
Aug
1,2 times in September
Sep
1,9 times in October
Oct
1,3 times in November
Nov
0,5 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 February the average hire period is 10 days, while in May, the average hire period is only 6 days.
Average number of hire days in Glasgow (Downtown)
11
6
0
7 days in January
Jan
10 days in February
Feb
7 days in March
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
6 days in May
May
9 days in June
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
8 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
6 days in November
Nov
8 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Drivalia, Keddy, Arnold Clark, Europcar, Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | 20 EUR per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivalia | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Drivalia | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Drivalia | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Keddy | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Arnold Clark | Kia Ceed | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Arnold Clark | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Drivalia | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Budget | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Europcar | Vauxhall Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Keddy | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Arnold Clark (rated 9.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion (rated 7.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
51 EUR
Lowest daily price
20 EUR
Total cars available
226
Top 9 suppliers in Glasgow (Downtown) in 2025
Arnold Clark
9.3
Exceptional
39 reviews
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
9.3
Agent helpfulness
9.5
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
9.4
Car cleanliness
9.8
Car condition
9.6
42 EUR - 150 EUR
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
8.6
Very good
5 reviews
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
20 EUR - 173 EUR
per day
70 Lancefield St,
Paisley, Glasgow, G3 8JD, United Kingdom
+443445446064
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-17:00
Tue
09:00-17:00
Wed
09:00-17:00
Thu
09:00-17:00
Fri
09:00-17:00
Keddy
8.6
Very good
3 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
30 EUR - 198 EUR
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
8.5
Very good
2 reviews
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9
49 EUR - 322 EUR
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
8.5
Very good
2 reviews
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.8
21 EUR - 167 EUR
per day
70 Lancefield St,
Glasgow, G3 8JD, United Kingdom
+4403445446064
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-17:00
Tue
09:00-17:00
Wed
09:00-17:00
Thu
09:00-17:00
Fri
09:00-17:00
SIXT
8.4
Very good
6 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
7.7
Drop-off speed
8
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.8
50 EUR - 201 EUR
per day
101 Waterloo Street, Q-Park
+442070188246
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
08:00-16:30
Sun
08:00-16:30
Routes Car Rental
8.0
Very good
1 review
Value for money
7.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.3
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
50 EUR - 201 EUR
per day
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
Drivalia
7.7
Average
30 reviews
Value for money
7.3
Ease of finding
8
Agent helpfulness
7.4
Pick-up speed
7.1
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
8
Car condition
7.8
25 EUR - 239 EUR
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
GreenMotion
7.3
Average
Value for money
6.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.3
Car condition
7.3
25 EUR - 239 EUR
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
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