Car Hire at Glasgow Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Mini
Volkswagen Up
or comparable
£11.97
per day
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa
or comparable
£15.16
per day
Compact
Ford Focus
or comparable
£16.22
per day
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai
or comparable
£20.32
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class
or comparable
£29.03
per day
Standard
Skoda Octavia
or comparable
£31.68
per day
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class
or comparable
£41.85
per day
Full-size Van
VW Sharan 5+2
or comparable
£52.90
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:46 on 10/12/2024. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£27 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
£1.42 per litre or £5.38 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.55 per litre or £5.87 per gallon
Airport travel guide
Busy and modern, Glasgow has been working hard to be recognized as a hub of innovation and culture. Although its charms might be rougher than those of neighboring Edinburgh, the city has plenty of heritage, architecture, and art. There are tens of sights and attractions in Glasgow for visitors to enjoy, but these are three of the most notable:
- Glasgow Science Centre. One of the best of its kind, Glasgow Science Centre is a fun place for all generations to enjoy. Made up of multiple interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and laboratories open for visitors, this is the best place to see, touch, and smell science and invention. The centre also includes the Glasgow Tower, the largest freely-rotating tower in the world.
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. An impressively diverse museum, the Kelvingrove has interesting exhibitions on hundreds of topics. From paintings by world-famous artists like van Gogh and Dali to collections of artefacts from prehistoric civilizations and dinosaur fossils, this is the right place to quench your thirst of knowledge. Located in an impressive baroque building, the museum is inside the park of the same name.
- Riverside Museum. Designed by the famous architect Zaha Hadid and recognized as the European Museum of the Year in 2013, Riverside is one of the most impressive contemporary buildings in the city. Inside, visitors can find locomotives, vehicles, ship models, and interesting collections dedicated to different means of transportation and industry. If you liked Riverside Museum, you might also appreciate the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens, a folk museum dedicated to the roots and history of Glaswegians.
Top international routes
- London
- Dublin
- Amsterdam
- Dubai
- Bristol
- Belfast
Main airlines
easyJet, Flybe, Ryanair, Jet2.com, TUI Airways, and British Airways
Terminals
The single airport terminal consists of three piers—the West Pier, the Central Pier, and the East Pier. West Pier is also known as the International Pier. All three piers are connected and you can easily walk between them.
Location
Glasgow Airport is about 16 km (10 mi) from Glasgow city center. Highway M8 is the main road connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of hire car
- Station wagons - starting at £24 per day
- Large cars - starting at £17 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £14 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £34 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £31 per day
- Small cars - starting at £12 per day
- SUVs - starting at £16 per day
Car hire desks
Most are located near the domestic arrivals hall.
Services and facilities
You’ll find many snack kiosks, cafés, and restaurants, a sports bar, and a pub. For shopping, visit one of the many stores, duty-free outlets, Scottish-themed gift shops, or the airport supermarket. There are also ATMs, baby changing rooms, a children’s play zone, a spa, laundry service, photo booths, and a prayer room. Luggage storage, on the ground floor near the British Airways check-in desks, is open daily from 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The airport is well equipped for travelers with reduced mobility and offers special assistance, but you should get in touch with your airline before your flight if you’d like this service. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest petrol station
Gulf Hillington petrol station, located at Sandwood Road, Glasgow G52 4JZ, can be reached in about six minutes and is open 24/7. While other petrol stations are even closer to Glasgow Airport, travelers give this one a high rating.
Popular one-way hires
- Edinburgh (88 km / 55 mi). The capital of Scotland is one of the most picturesque (and most visited) cities in all of the United Kingdom. Attractions include the beautiful Edinburgh Old Town, the National Museum of Scotland, and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. Many nice beaches are also located within the city limits.
- Prestwick (61 km / 38 mi). A small town best known as the location of the secondary Glasgow Airport, Prestwick nonetheless has its fair share of delights. The attractions include a number of high-quality golf courses, the Shaw Monument, and the St. Nicholas Church.
- Manchester (352 km / 219 mi). Best known as an industrial center and the home of two famous English football teams, Manchester is also a city of science, arts, and culture. Some of the most popular destinations in the city are the impressive Manchester Town Hall, Central Library, and the People's History Museum, as well as famous areas like Chinatown, the Village, and Curry Mile.
- Dublin (404 km / 251 mi). The capital of the Republic of Ireland, Dublin’s attractions include the St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Dublin City Gallery, Famine Memorial, and Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Museum. The fastest trip from Edinburgh to Dublin includes taking a ferry from Scotland to Northern Ireland, so if you plan to travel this way, ask your rental car provider in advance if they permit you taking a rental car on a boat.
- London Ashford International Railway Station (764 km / 475 mi). The capital of England and the United Kingdom, London is home to such world-famous landmarks as Big Ben, Piccadilly Circus, Tower Bridge, and Trafalgar Square. London is also a foodie’s dream, with delicious cuisine from all over the world widely available in the city.
- Cardiff (639 km / 397 mi). The capital and largest city of Wales, Cardiff is something of a hidden gem among British cities. Its attractions include the 11th century-built Cardiff Castle, the Wales Millennium Center of opera and dance, and St. Fagans National History Museum. After seeing Cardiff, you can visit the nearby Bristol or Swansea, two other interesting travel destinations.
- Middlesbrough (304 km / 189 mi)
- Leicester (505 km / 314 mi)
- Tunbridge Wells (713 km / 443 mi)
Airport information
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- IATA: GLA
- ICAO: EGPF
- Name: Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance from the city centre: 6.8 miles / 11 km
Top 20 locations near Glasgow Airport
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Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire at Glasgow Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Glasgow Airport 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 at Glasgow Airport
The best month to hire a car at Glasgow Airport is January — when the average price for a hire is £18.86 per day. This is 44% less than the yearly average and 61% less than hiring a car in May (when the average price is £48.16 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 at Glasgow Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 7 days, while in February, it is only 5 days.
Average number of hire days at Glasgow Airport
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Glasgow Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Glasgow Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in August in comparison to hiring a car in in November.
Monthly searches at Glasgow Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Drivalia, Keddy, Arnold Clark, Enterprise, GreenMotion |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £12 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Drivalia |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivalia | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Drivalia | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Drivalia | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Keddy | Citroen C3 Aircross | 5 | 1 | SUVs |
| Keddy | Vauxhall Astra | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Keddy | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Arnold Clark | Kia Ceed | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Arnold Clark | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Arnold Clark | Renault Kadjar | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Nissan Juke | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
JA
United Kingdom
Vauxhall Crossland
15/09/2024
Enjoyed Scottish scenery & hospitality
SZ
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
19/04/2024
Rented from Glasgow Airport to explore Loch Lomond and surrounding areas.
FP
United Kingdom
Vauxhall Corsa
26/03/2024
A nice relax, walking and exploring
LM
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
15/11/2023
Travelled for daughter’s wedding. Fabulous
SR
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
17/09/2023
drovevto Skye from Glasgowvwas awesome and Skyevwas magical 
JW
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
26/08/2023
Visited family. Ice cream in the Art Deco Nandini's Café in Largs was wonderful. Dean castle was fabulous, the younger members of the party had a great time. Homeland Spice in Saltcoats is the best Indian Restaurant I have ever visited, food was incredible and the service excellent.
RL
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
21/08/2023
We spent a week in the highlands which was very special but definitely required lots of driving.
JH
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
11/08/2023
We stayed with friends near Glen Coe. It was absolutely stunning. They took us to various beaches and beautiful locations.
WK
United States of America (USA)
Peugeot 3008
04/07/2023
Highlands are beautiful - people are friendly - great experienc!
AN
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
27/06/2023
Just a straight drive to Perth late on Friday for a wedding on Saturday returned on Sunday morning so unfortunately no sightseeing or the likes but an amazing wedding. and an amazing Free upgrade to our car which was great.
EP
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
01/05/2023
Absolutely beautiful views around Loch Lomand and the Trossachs
AM
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
27/10/2022
Drove up through Scotland to skye, literally within 15mins of leaving Glasgow the scenery was breathtakingly and remained that way for the remainder of our stay - beautiful country!
RH
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
03/10/2022
Glasgow is a cool city and perfect starting point to tour the beautiful west coast of Scotland
TC
United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
16/06/2022
Enjoyed travelling round the west coast, seeing Oban and taking ferry to Jura, where George Orwell wrote 1984
KG
Mexico
Seat Arona
19/04/2022
Stirling castle was fantastic and we loved Blair Drummond safari park. Both great destinations for kids.
JG
United Kingdom
Kia Ceed
18/03/2022
Family after over 2 years.
NH
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
07/02/2022
I would recommend Easirent because it is a very competitive price for good service. You have a shuttle service that picks you up and brings you to the airport. Its easy to contact them and to follow the instructions.
JB
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
04/02/2022
Live locally, hired a car while my own was in the garage but for tourists, easy to use from Glasgow airport, plenty of places to visit within an hours drive
BV
United Kingdom
Citroen C3
03/06/2021
Drove to the highlands from glascow and the car was smooth and fuel efficient, great roads past loch lomand, glen Coe, fort William, glen finnan, white beaches of arisaig, ferry over to Skye from mallaig, sky bridge to loch Ness and then the green loch in the cairngorms- great loop
KE
United Kingdom
Mercedes Benz Vito
23/07/2020
It was a good experience, the rental representative were really nice.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise
9.2 / 10
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion
7.3 / 10
Total number of reviews
59
Total rental companies
15
Average daily price
£27.39
Lowest daily price
£11.97
Total cars available
496
Top 15 suppliers at Glasgow Airport in 2024
Enterprise
+441418401300
Glasgow Airport, Car Rental Centre, Paisley PA3 2ST
£18 - £116
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:00
Tue:06:00 - 23:00
Wed:06:00 - 23:00
Thu:06:00 - 23:00
Fri:06:00 - 23:00
Sat:06:00 - 23:00
Sun:06:00 - 23:00
Arnold Clark
+441418478602 / +441418478603
Murray Street, Paisley PA3 1QW
£28 - £113
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 16:30
Tue:08:00 - 16:30
Wed:08:00 - 16:30
Thu:08:00 - 16:30
Fri:08:00 - 16:30
Sat:08:00 - 16:00
Sun:08:00 - 16:00
Alamo
+441418401300 / +441414134000
Glasgow Airport, Car Rental Centre, Paisley PA3 2ST
£16 - £114
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 20:00
Tue:07:00 - 20:00
Wed:07:00 - 20:00
Thu:07:00 - 20:00
Fri:07:00 - 20:00
Sat:07:00 - 20:00
Sun:07:00 - 20:00
Keddy
+4403713841079
Car Rental Centre
£15 - £28
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 22:00
Tue:07:00 - 22:00
Wed:07:00 - 22:00
Thu:07:00 - 22:00
Fri:07:00 - 22:00
Sat:07:00 - 19:00
Sun:07:00 - 22:00
Europcar
+4403713841079
Car Rental Centre, Paisley PA3 2SG
£18 - £64
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 22:00
Tue:07:00 - 22:00
Wed:07:00 - 22:00
Thu:07:00 - 22:00
Fri:07:00 - 22:00
Sat:07:00 - 19:00
Sun:07:00 - 22:00
+4403445446003
St Andrews Drive,
Paisley, Glasgow, PA3 2TD, United Kingdom
£18 - £102
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:30
Tue:07:00 - 23:30
Wed:07:00 - 23:30
Thu:07:00 - 23:30
Fri:07:00 - 23:30
Sat:07:00 - 18:00
Sun:07:00 - 23:30
Hertz
+4408433093031
St. Andrews Dr W, Glasgow, Paisley PA3 2ST
£19 - £30
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 20:00
Tue:08:00 - 20:00
Wed:08:00 - 20:00
Thu:08:00 - 20:00
Fri:08:00 - 20:00
Sat:08:00 - 16:00
Sun:08:00 - 16:00
SIXT
+442070188246
Glasgow Airport, Car Rental Centre, Paisley PA3 2SW
£32 - £109
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:00
Tue:07:00 - 23:00
Wed:07:00 - 23:00
Thu:07:00 - 23:00
Fri:07:00 - 23:00
Sat:07:00 - 23:00
Sun:07:00 - 23:00
Budget
+4403445444604
St Andrews Drive,
Paisley, Glasgow, PA3 2TD, United Kingdom
£17 - £108
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:30
Tue:07:00 - 23:30
Wed:07:00 - 23:30
Thu:07:00 - 23:30
Fri:07:00 - 23:30
Sat:07:00 - 18:00
Sun:07:00 - 23:30
National
+4401418401300 / +441414134000
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, CAR RENTAL CENTRE
£22 - £126
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 20:00
Tue:07:00 - 20:00
Wed:07:00 - 20:00
Thu:07:00 - 20:00
Fri:07:00 - 20:00
Sat:07:00 - 20:00
Sun:07:00 - 20:00
Drivalia
+4401416117100
Glasgow Airport, 35 McFarlane St, Paisley PA3 1SA
£12 - £59
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 22:00
Tue:08:00 - 22:00
Wed:08:00 - 22:00
Thu:08:00 - 22:00
Fri:08:00 - 22:00
Sat:08:00 - 22:00
Sun:08:00 - 22:00
Routes Car Rental
+443713841079
Car Rental Centre, Paisley PA3 2SG
£49 - £82
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 22:00
Tue:07:00 - 22:00
Wed:07:00 - 22:00
Thu:07:00 - 22:00
Fri:07:00 - 22:00
Sat:07:00 - 19:00
Sun:07:00 - 22:00
Dollar
+4408433093031
Caledonia Way, PA3 2ST, , Car Hire Building
£19 - £30
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 20:00
Tue:08:00 - 20:00
Wed:08:00 - 20:00
Thu:08:00 - 20:00
Fri:08:00 - 20:00
Sat:08:00 - 16:00
Sun:08:00 - 16:00
Goldcar
+442038980140 / +442070480573
Pheonix Industrial Estate, Inchinnan Road,
£19 - £30
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 19:00
Tue:07:00 - 19:00
Wed:07:00 - 19:00
Thu:07:00 - 19:00
Fri:07:00 - 19:00
Sat:07:00 - 19:00
Sun:07:00 - 19:00
GreenMotion
+4401414338268
Unit 8 Glasgow Airlink Industrial Estate, Inchinnan Road, Paisley,
£14 - £82
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 20:00
Tue:07:00 - 20:00
Wed:07:00 - 20:00
Thu:07:00 - 20:00
Fri:07:00 - 20:00
Sat:07:00 - 20:00
Sun:07:00 - 20:00
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