Car Hire in Glasgow (Downtown)

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City Centre, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

City Centre
Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Drivalia
£ 27.38 / per day
City Centre
Compact
MG4 EV or comparable
MG4 EV
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
£ 47.24 / per day
City Centre
Economy
Ford Fiesta or comparable
Ford Fiesta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Arnold Clark
£ 52.93 / per day
City Centre
Intermediate SUV
Vauxhall Grandland or comparable
Vauxhall Grandland
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
£ 72.50 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

City Centre
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz A Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
£ 177.77 / per day
City Centre
Standard SUV
Ford Kuga or comparable
Ford Kuga
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Drivalia
£ 58.22 / per day
City Centre
Full-size
Volkswagen Arteon or comparable
Volkswagen Arteon
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Drivalia
£ 67.53 / per day
City Centre
Premium
BMW 3 Series or comparable
BMW 3 Series
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Drivalia
£ 70.27 / 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 01:40 on 2024-03-27.

Travel Information

Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£ 72 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 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
£ 1.93 per litre or £ 7.31 / 1 gallon

Top 20 Destinations around Glasgow (City Centre)

  1. 10.2 km / 6.3 miles away
  2. 57.0 km / 35.4 miles away
  3. 68.4 km / 42.5 miles away
  4. 171.1 km / 106.3 miles away
  5. 181.5 km / 112.8 miles away
  6. 186.4 km / 115.8 miles away
  7. 188.0 km / 116.8 miles away
  8. 196.4 km / 122.0 miles away
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  10. 277.3 km / 172.3 miles away
  11. 283.6 km / 176.2 miles away
  12. 292.4 km / 181.7 miles away
  13. 295.1 km / 183.4 miles away
  14. 306.5 km / 190.5 miles away
  15. 386.6 km / 240.2 miles away
  16. 412.4 km / 256.3 miles away
  17. 499.6 km / 310.4 miles away
  18. 502.4 km / 312.2 miles away
  19. 507.9 km / 315.6 miles away
  20. 511.2 km / 317.6 miles away

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in Glasgow (Downtown) the most affordable?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Glasgow (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Glasgow (Downtown)
£ 29.64
January
£ 27.68
February
£ 25.14
March
£ 52.63
April
£ 67.29
May
£ 77.15
June
£ 73.36
July
£ 57.07
August
£ 58.11
September
£ 46.38
October
£ 30.38
November
£ 34.42
December
The best month to hire a car in Glasgow (Downtown) is March — when the average price for a hire is £ 25.14 per day. This is 48% less than the yearly average and 67% less than hiring a car in June (when the average price is £ 77.15 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’s the usual hire length for renters in Glasgow (Downtown)?

Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in March, the average hire length is 8 days, while in January, it is only 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Glasgow (Downtown)
5
January
7
February
8
March
7
April
6
May
7
June
8
July
7
August
6
September
6
October
5
November
6
December

Which 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 Glasgow (Downtown) in August in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly searches in Glasgow (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
40%
January
72%
February
135%
March
92%
April
150%
May
132%
June
130%
July
170%
August
85%
September
65%
October
60%
November
70%
December

Car Hire Information

Popular suppliers Arnold Clark, Drivalia, SIXT, Easirent, Avis
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers
Lowest price £ 27 per day
Cheapest supplier Drivalia

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Arnold Clark Ford Fiesta 5 2 Small cars
Drivalia Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
Arnold Clark Kia Ceed 5 2 Medium cars
Drivalia Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Arnold Clark Peugeot 3008 5 3 SUVs
Drivalia Renault Captur 5 2 Medium cars
Arnold Clark Vauxhall Astra 5 2 Medium cars
Arnold Clark Mercedes Benz Vito 5 3 People Carriers
Easirent Ford Fiesta 5 2 Small cars
SIXT VW Polo Aut. 5 1 Medium cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Arnold Clark
9.2 / 10
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Lowest rated company
GreenMotion
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
£ 71.73
Lowest daily price
£ 27.38
Total cars available
102

Top 7 Hire Companies in Glasgow (Downtown) in 2024

Arnold Clark
Arnold Clark
Exceptional 9.2 / 32 reviews
+441414239559
151 Kilbirnie St, Glasgow G5 8JH
£ 53 - £ 68
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
Drivalia
Drivalia
Very good 8.6 / 10 reviews
+4401416117103
130 Laidlaw Street connected to Scotland street (Scotland Street Side) G5 8NX GLASGOW
£ 27 - £ 101
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
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.1
+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
Avis
Avis
Very good 8 / 1 review
+4403445446064
70 Lancefield St, Glasgow, G3 8JD, United Kingdom
£ 93 - £ 447
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
SIXT
SIXT
Good 7.8 / 6 reviews
+442070188246
101 Waterloo Street, Q-Park
£ 60 - £ 169
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:08:00-16:00
Sun:08:00-16:00
Europcar
Europcar
Good 7.8
+4403713843471
76 LANCEFIELD QUAY
£ 53
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
GreenMotion
Good 7.7
+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
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