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Kia Picanto
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
5
£64.82
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh,
ZE3 9JP
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Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh,
ZE3 9JP
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Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
£85.23
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
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Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh,
ZE3 9JP
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Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh,
ZE3 9JP
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Kia Niro
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£88.83
per day
Free cancellation
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Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh,
ZE3 9JP
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Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh,
ZE3 9JP
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Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
4
£73.22
per day
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Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
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Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
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Vauxhall Corsa
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
£73.23
per day
Free cancellation
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Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh,
ZE3 9JP
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Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh,
ZE3 9JP
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Kia Ceed
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
£85.23
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
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Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
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Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
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Skoda Superb
or similar Full-size
Manual
5
A/C
5
£90.03
per day
Free cancellation
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Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh,
ZE3 9JP
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Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh,
ZE3 9JP
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
5
£94.83
per day
Free cancellation
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Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh,
ZE3 9JP
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Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh,
ZE3 9JP
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Skoda Superb STW
or similar Full-size Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
A/C
5
£106.84
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
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Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh,
ZE3 9JP
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Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh,
ZE3 9JP
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:22 on 06/11/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire 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
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 30 Oct 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Sumburgh in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£82 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
- Invernessstarting at £12.15 per day305.3 km / 189.7 miles
- Aberdeenstarting at £8.30 per day306.8 km / 190.64 miles
- Dundeestarting at £22.40 per day392.1 km / 243.64 miles
- Edinburghstarting at £3.66 per day449.8 km / 279.49 miles
- Glasgowstarting at £3.93 per day480.6 km / 298.63 miles
- Paisleystarting at £21.56 per day484.4 km / 300.99 miles
- Newcastlestarting at £5.98 per day546.7 km / 339.7 miles
- Sunderlandstarting at £12.14 per day552.2 km / 343.12 miles
- Carlislestarting at £22.59 per day563.3 km / 350.02 miles
- Hartlepoolstarting at £24.99 per day579.3 km / 359.96 miles
- Middlesbroughstarting at £15.31 per day589.9 km / 366.55 miles
- Kendalstarting at £28.05 per day622.4 km / 386.74 miles
- Derrystarting at £49.91 per day641.5 km / 398.61 miles
- Belfaststarting at £6.93 per day651.8 km / 405.01 miles
- Barrow-in-Furnessstarting at £28.05 per day651.9 km / 405.07 miles
- Bradfordstarting at £24.51 per day677.9 km / 421.23 miles
- Leedsstarting at £9.97 per day678.1 km / 421.35 miles
- Burnleystarting at £28.18 per day679.9 km / 422.47 miles
- Blackburnstarting at £29.79 per day684.7 km / 425.45 miles
- Blackpoolstarting at £28.05 per day684.7 km / 425.45 miles
Top 20 locations near Sumburgh
- Aberdeen Airportstarting at £8.30 per day302.1 km / 187.72 miles
- Inverness Airportstarting at £12.15 per day304.5 km / 189.21 miles
- Edinburgh Waverley Railway Stationstarting at £6.22 per day450.5 km / 279.93 miles
- Edinburgh Airportstarting at £4.11 per day453.7 km / 281.92 miles
- Glasgow Airportstarting at £4.06 per day482.5 km / 299.81 miles
- Newcastle Airportstarting at £5.98 per day538.9 km / 334.86 miles
- Derry Airportstarting at £49.91 per day641.5 km / 398.61 miles
- Belfast Cruise Port645.7 km / 401.22 miles
- George Best Belfast City Airportstarting at £15.60 per day646.2 km / 401.53 miles
- Belfast International Airportstarting at £6.93 per day651.2 km / 404.64 miles
- Leeds Bradford Airportstarting at £9.97 per day669 km / 415.7 miles
- Isle of Man Airportstarting at £75.98 per day675 km / 419.43 miles
- Manchester Airportstarting at £7.20 per day728 km / 452.36 miles
- Liverpool Airportstarting at £11.06 per day733.9 km / 456.02 miles
- East Midlands Airportstarting at £15.94 per day783.7 km / 486.97 miles
- Birmingham Airportstarting at £6.97 per day826.1 km / 513.31 miles
- Luton Airportstarting at £5.51 per day891.9 km / 554.2 miles
- London Airport Stanstedstarting at £10.18 per day893.9 km / 555.44 miles
- Enfield City Centrestarting at £31.82 per day917.6 km / 570.17 miles
- London Southgatestarting at £28.60 per day919.9 km / 571.6 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 monthApril | Most expensive month March | |
| A good deal £78 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Sumburgh
£104
£52
£0
£94
in January
Jan
Feb
£95
in March
Mar
£59
in April
Apr
May
£79
in June
Jun
£62
in July
Jul
£69
in August
Aug
£64
in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Sumburgh is April (when the average price is £58.72 per day). This is 23% less than the yearly average and 38% less than hiring in March (when the average price is £94.72).
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 June, and the least popular is January.
Popularity of Car Hire in Sumburgh by Monthly Searches
1.8
0.9
0
0.5 times in January
Jan
Feb
0.5 times in March
Mar
1.1 times in April
Apr
May
1.6 times in June
Jun
0.5 times in July
Jul
1.1 times in August
Aug
1.6 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 June, the average hirer keeps their car for 9 days, and in January, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of hire days in Sumburgh
10
5
0
3 days in January
Jan
Feb
6 days in March
Mar
6 days in April
Apr
May
9 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
6 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, medium cars, station wagons, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £65 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Kia Picanto | 2 | Small car |
| Avis | Ford Focus | 5 | Medium car |
| Avis | Skoda Superb STW | 4 | Station wagon |
| Avis | Skoda Superb | 4 | Large car |
| Avis | Skoda Fabia | 4 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 30 Oct 2026)
Prices are lowest during April, starting at £59 for an Economy car and highest in March, when economy cars start at £95. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Sumburgh is June, while the least popular month is January.
Sumburgh hosts: Avis, Keddy, Europcar, Routes Car Rental. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Avis (rated 8.4 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
£82
Lowest daily price
£65
Total cars available
21
Top 4 suppliers in Sumburgh in 2026
Avis
1 location
8.4
Good
6 ratings
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.7
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.6
£65–£110
per day
Most popular location
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh,
ZE3 9JP
Keddy
1 location
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.2
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
8.5
£12–£200
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building, Sumburgh Airport
Europcar
1 location
8.2
Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.4
£16–£289
per day
Most popular location
TERMINAL BUILDING, SUMBURGH AIRPORT
Routes Car Rental
1 location
8.0
Good
Value for money
7.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
Most popular location
Star Rent A Car, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
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