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Vauxhall Corsa
or similar Economy
Manual
4
2
A/C
5
£47.83
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh,
ZE3 9JP
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh,
ZE3 9JP
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Kia Ceed
or similar Compact
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
£54.66
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
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Skoda Superb
or similar Full-size
Manual
5
3
A/C
4
£59.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
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Kia Picanto
or similar Mini
Manual
4
2
A/C
2
£41.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
Manual
4
2
A/C
4
£47.83
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
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Kia Niro
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£59.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
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Low deposit
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
£63.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Skoda Superb STW
or similar Full-size Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
4
A/C
4
£70.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:46 on 06/12/25. 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
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Sumburgh
- Top 20 locations near Sumburgh
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Sumburgh and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Sumburgh in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£78 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%
Top 20 cities near Sumburgh
- Aberdeenstarting at £13.52 per day302.1 km / 187.72 miles
- Invernessstarting at £11.94 per day304.5 km / 189.21 miles
- Dundeestarting at £20.03 per day392.1 km / 243.64 miles
- Edinburghstarting at £7.97 per day453.7 km / 281.92 miles
- Glasgowstarting at £8.82 per day482.5 km / 299.81 miles
- Paisleystarting at £20.10 per day484.4 km / 300.99 miles
- Newcastlestarting at £9.27 per day538.9 km / 334.86 miles
- Sunderlandstarting at £47.89 per day552.2 km / 343.12 miles
- Carlislestarting at £48.98 per day563.3 km / 350.02 miles
- Middlesbroughstarting at £45.56 per day589.9 km / 366.55 miles
- Kendalstarting at £44.35 per day622.4 km / 386.74 miles
- Derrystarting at £10.90 per day641.5 km / 398.61 miles
- Belfaststarting at £7.41 per day651.2 km / 404.64 miles
- Barrow-in-Furnessstarting at £42.56 per day651.9 km / 405.07 miles
- Leedsstarting at £10.11 per day669 km / 415.7 miles
- Blackburnstarting at £40.31 per day684.7 km / 425.45 miles
- Blackpoolstarting at £40.31 per day684.7 km / 425.45 miles
- Prestonstarting at £40.31 per day685.1 km / 425.7 miles
- Barnsleystarting at £26.39 per day703.1 km / 436.89 miles
- Boltonstarting at £33.58 per day705.4 km / 438.32 miles
Top 20 locations near Sumburgh
- Aberdeen Airportstarting at £13.52 per day302.1 km / 187.72 miles
- Inverness Airportstarting at £11.94 per day304.5 km / 189.21 miles
- Edinburgh Waverley Railway Stationstarting at £9.08 per day450.5 km / 279.93 miles
- Edinburgh Airportstarting at £7.97 per day453.7 km / 281.92 miles
- Glasgow Airportstarting at £9.08 per day482.5 km / 299.81 miles
- Newcastle Airportstarting at £9.27 per day538.9 km / 334.86 miles
- Derry Airportstarting at £10.90 per day641.5 km / 398.61 miles
- Belfast Cruise Portstarting at £39.04 per day645.7 km / 401.22 miles
- George Best Belfast City Airportstarting at £13.00 per day646.2 km / 401.53 miles
- Belfast International Airportstarting at £7.41 per day651.2 km / 404.64 miles
- Leeds Bradford Airportstarting at £10.11 per day669 km / 415.7 miles
- Isle of Man Airportstarting at £75.40 per day675 km / 419.43 miles
- Salford (Downtown)713.1 km / 443.1 miles
- Manchester Airportstarting at £10.51 per day728 km / 452.36 miles
- Liverpool Airportstarting at £10.29 per day733.9 km / 456.02 miles
- East Midlands Airportstarting at £18.91 per day783.7 km / 486.97 miles
- Birmingham Airportstarting at £12.27 per day826.1 km / 513.31 miles
- Luton Airportstarting at £12.86 per day891.9 km / 554.2 miles
- London Airport Stanstedstarting at £8.82 per day893.9 km / 555.44 miles
- Enfield City Centrestarting at £33.48 per day917.6 km / 570.17 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
4 rental locations
When to book in Sumburgh and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Sumburgh the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Sumburgh fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJuly | Most expensive month September | |
| A good deal £72 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Sumburgh
£99
£50
£0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
£54
in July
Jul
Aug
£90
in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Sumburgh is July (when the average price is £53.57 per day). This is 26% less than the yearly average and 41% less than hiring in September (when the average price is £90.36).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Sumburgh?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Sumburgh is September, and the least popular is July.
Popularity of Car Hire in Sumburgh by Monthly Searches
1.4
0.7
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
0.7 times in July
Jul
Aug
1.3 times in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Sumburgh?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in July, the average hirer keeps their car for 11 days, and in September, they keep their car for 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Sumburgh
12
6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
11 days in July
Jul
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 1 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, Station wagons |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £59 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Kia Picanto | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Avis | MG 3 | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Avis | Skoda Superb STW | 4 | 4 | Station wagon |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Avis (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
£78
Lowest daily price
£59
Total cars available
11
Top 4 suppliers in Sumburgh in 2025
Avis
1 location
8.6
Excellent
5 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.8
£59–£98
per day
Most popular location
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh,
ZE3 9JP
Keddy
1 location
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.0
£59–£98
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building, Sumburgh Airport
Europcar
1 location
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.9
£59–£98
per day
Most popular location
TERMINAL BUILDING, SUMBURGH AIRPORT
Routes Car Rental
1 location
8.0
Very Good
Value for money
7.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
£59–£98
per day
Most popular location
Star Rent A Car, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Award-winning service
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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