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Sumburgh, United Kingdom
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    Cheapest Car Hire Rates

    Citroen C3

    or similar Economy
    Manual
    4
    2
    A/C
    5
    3
    £52.31
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Outstanding
    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
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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    Kia Ceed

    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    4
    £60.88
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Outstanding
    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 Niro

    or similar Intermediate Crossover
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    5
    £63.46
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Outstanding
    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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    Unlimited mileage
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    Kia Picanto

    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    2
    A/C
    2
    1
    £46.31
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Outstanding
    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 Fabia

    or similar Economy
    Manual
    4
    2
    A/C
    4
    2
    £52.31
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Outstanding
    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
    6
    £64.31
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Outstanding
    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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    Unlimited mileage
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    Kia Sportage

    or similar Intermediate Crossover
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    7
    £67.74
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Outstanding
    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

    Skoda Superb STW

    or similar Full-size Estate/Wagon
    Manual
    5
    4
    A/C
    4
    8
    £76.32
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Outstanding
    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 08:33 on 28/04/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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    Table of contents
    Cheapest Car Hire RatesWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 20 cities near SumburghTop 20 locations near SumburghMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Sumburgh and for how long?Car hire informationMost popular car models of suppliersCar Hire StatisticsTop 4 suppliers in Sumburgh in 2026Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    English
    Currency
    GBP
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Dialing code
    +44
    Average car hire price
    £86 per day
    Average car hire length
    6 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

    1. Invernessstarting at £24.08 per day
      305.3 km / 189.7 miles
    2. Aberdeenstarting at £16.03 per day
      306.8 km / 190.64 miles
    3. Dundeestarting at £23.98 per day
      392.1 km / 243.64 miles
    4. Edinburghstarting at £17.53 per day
      449.8 km / 279.49 miles
    5. Glasgowstarting at £22.01 per day
      480.6 km / 298.63 miles
    6. Paisleystarting at £27.64 per day
      484.4 km / 300.99 miles
    7. Newcastlestarting at £15.71 per day
      546.7 km / 339.7 miles
    8. Sunderlandstarting at £16.73 per day
      552.2 km / 343.12 miles
    9. Carlislestarting at £17.90 per day
      563.3 km / 350.02 miles
    10. Hartlepoolstarting at £28.49 per day
      579.3 km / 359.96 miles
    11. Middlesbroughstarting at £16.28 per day
      589.9 km / 366.55 miles
    12. Kendalstarting at £40.38 per day
      622.4 km / 386.74 miles
    13. Derrystarting at £43.10 per day
      641.5 km / 398.61 miles
    14. Belfaststarting at £21.07 per day
      651.8 km / 405.01 miles
    15. Barrow-in-Furnessstarting at £35.61 per day
      651.9 km / 405.07 miles
    16. Bradfordstarting at £28.15 per day
      677.9 km / 421.23 miles
    17. Leedsstarting at £13.90 per day
      678.1 km / 421.35 miles
    18. Burnleystarting at £40.51 per day
      679.9 km / 422.47 miles
    19. Blackburnstarting at £41.42 per day
      684.7 km / 425.45 miles
    20. Blackpoolstarting at £33.35 per day
      684.7 km / 425.45 miles

    Map of top car rental locations

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    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 March
    Average price £64 A good deal £78 Cheapest supplier Avis Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average price for hiring a car per day in Sumburgh
    £108
    £54
    £0

    £98

    in January

    Jan
    Feb

    £98

    in March

    Mar

    £64

    in April

    Apr
    May
    Jun

    £53

    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 £53.13 per day). This is 18% less than the yearly average and 46% less than hiring in March (when the average price is £98.29).

    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 January.

    Popularity of Car Hire in Sumburgh by Monthly Searches
    1.9
    0.9
    0

    0.8 times in January

    Jan
    Feb

    0.8 times in March

    Mar

    0.8 times in April

    Apr
    May
    Jun

    0.8 times in July

    Jul
    Aug

    1.7 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 January, they keep their car for 3 days.

    Average number of hire days in Sumburgh
    12
    6
    0

    3 days in January

    Jan
    Feb

    6 days in March

    Mar

    5 days in April

    Apr
    May
    Jun

    11 days in July

    Jul
    Aug

    5 days in September

    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    Car hire information

    📍 Car hire locations1
    ✈️ Airport locations1
    🔥 Popular suppliersAvis
    🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, station wagons
    🤑 Lowest price£65 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierAvis

    Car Hire Statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Keddy (rated 8.5 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Routes Car Rental (rated 7.8 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    4
    Average daily price
    £86
    Lowest daily price
    £65
    Total cars available
    20

    Top 4 suppliers in Sumburgh in 2026

    Keddy
    1 location
    Keddy
    8.5
    Outstanding
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.5
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.9
    Car condition
    9.1
    £30
    per day
    Most popular location
    Terminal Building, Sumburgh Airport
    Avis
    1 location
    Avis
    8.5
    Outstanding
    5 reviews
    Value for money
    8.1
    Ease of finding
    8.5
    Agent helpfulness
    8.4
    Pick-up speed
    8.3
    Drop-off speed
    8.5
    Car cleanliness
    8.8
    Car condition
    8.7
    £65–£110
    per day
    Most popular location
    Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, ZE3 9JP
    Europcar
    1 location
    Europcar
    8.3
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.8
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.3
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.7
    Car condition
    8.7
    £65–£110
    per day
    Most popular location
    TERMINAL BUILDING, SUMBURGH AIRPORT
    Routes Car Rental
    1 location
    Routes Car Rental
    7.8
    Good
    Value for money
    6.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.1
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.4
    Car condition
    8.3
    £65–£110
    per day
    Most popular location
    Star Rent A Car, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP

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    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
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    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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    Our clients highly recommend us

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    29 Apr 2026
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    29 Apr 2026
    Easy user interface
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    Ron Gorodetzer,
    29 Apr 2026
    Excellent client-focused customer services
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    29 Apr 2026
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    29 Apr 2026
    Easy to navigate filters
    Easy to navigate filters, simple website layout, great choices based on results; a t...
    Christopher Laszlo,
    29 Apr 2026
    easy to search and find vehicle type
    easy to search and find vehicle type. Excellent price
    janeth,
    29 Apr 2026
    Reasonable prices, easy service
    Reasonable prices, easy service
    Mihrimah Sultan Duydu,
    29 Apr 2026
    So recommend
    Was easy to pick up and was an easy drop off
    Maria Talavera,
    29 Apr 2026
    Do researsh
    Goooood amen
    Luis Daniel,
    29 Apr 2026
    you are the best
    you are the best
    raz livnat,
    29 Apr 2026
    All great around
    All great around, Quick and Easy! 5Stars*****
    Aleksandr,
    29 Apr 2026
    All good
    All good, recommend!!!
    YURII MULLIER,
    29 Apr 2026
    Very responsive agency and attentive to…
    Very responsive agency and attentive to customers. I made a mistake with a detail in...
    THE STONE,
    29 Apr 2026
    Great platform
    Clean, easy to use platform
    AK,
    29 Apr 2026
    Good website - repeat customer
    Good website - repeat customer
    Linda,
    29 Apr 2026
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