Car Rental in Edinburgh (Downtown)

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MG 3


Mercedes-Benz A-Class


Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class


MG HS


Fiat 500


Volkswagen Up


Volkswagen Polo


Renault Captur


Peugeot 2008


Kia Picanto


Vauxhall Corsa


Vauxhall Astra


Vauxhall Corsa


Ford Focus


Kia Picanto


Opel Corsa


Vauxhall Astra


Vauxhall Corsa


Toyota Aygo


Ford Fiesta


Ford Focus


Mercedes-Benz E-Class


Kia Optima


BMW 3 Series STW


Kia Ceed


Nissan Juke


Ford Fiesta


Kia Sportage


Kia Ceed


Fiat 500


Volkswagen Caddy Furgon


Hyundai i20


Skoda Octavia


Vauxhall Corsa


Kia Ceed


Skoda Fabia


Nissan Qashqai


Skoda Octavia


Ford Kuga


Skoda Octavia


Volkswagen Passat


Skoda Octavia


Vauxhall Insignia


Nissan Qashqai


Jeep Compass


Vauxhall Corsa


Nissan Qashqai


Ford Ford Transit Custom Cargo


MG 5 STW


Nissan Qashqai


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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Edinburgh (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Edinburgh (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Edinburgh (Downtown)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 12 suppliers in Edinburgh (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Top 20 locations near Edinburgh (Downtown)
- Edinburgh Waverley Train Stationfrom $26.86 per day0.8 km / 0.5 miles away
- Edinburgh Leithfrom $28.30 per day2.2 km / 1.37 miles away
- Edinburgh Haymarketfrom $26.86 per day2.3 km / 1.43 miles away
- Edinburgh Willowbraefrom $43.68 per day3.6 km / 2.24 miles away
- Edinburgh Grantonfrom $44.74 per day3.6 km / 2.24 miles away
- Edinburgh Balgreenfrom $43.68 per day4.7 km / 2.92 miles away
- Edinburgh Sighthillfrom $53.65 per day7.8 km / 4.85 miles away
- Edinburgh Airportfrom $26.90 per day11.5 km / 7.15 miles away
- Kirkcaldy (Downtown)from $36.37 per day16.9 km / 10.5 miles away
- Dunfermline (Downtown)from $37.97 per day20.8 km / 12.92 miles away
- Armadale Downtownfrom $36.59 per day32.7 km / 20.32 miles away
- Cupar (Downtown)from $33.69 per day41.4 km / 25.72 miles away
- Stirling (Downtown)from $35.31 per day48.6 km / 30.2 miles away
- Perth (Downtown)from $23.73 per day50.9 km / 31.63 miles away
- Motherwell (Downtown)from $29.90 per day50.9 km / 31.63 miles away
- Dundee Airport55.6 km / 34.55 miles away
- Dundee (Downtown)from $36.62 per day57.6 km / 35.79 miles away
- Hamilton (Downtown)from $25.35 per day58.7 km / 36.47 miles away
- Dundee Westfrom $33.36 per day58.9 km / 36.6 miles away
- Glasgow Mount Vernonfrom $40.72 per day60.8 km / 37.78 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
When to book in Edinburgh (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Edinburgh (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Edinburgh (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month June | ||
| Average price $53 | A good deal $36 | Cheapest supplier Drivalia | Cheapest car type Small cars |
$29
in January
$34
in February
$43
in March
$57
in April
$69
in May
$79
in June
$78
in July
$72
in August
$48
in September
$41
in October
$36
in November
$68
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Edinburgh (Downtown) is January — when rental costs average $28.97 per day. This is 45% cheaper than the yearly average and 64% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $79.37 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Edinburgh (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Edinburgh (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in April, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
0.6 times in January
0.7 times in February
0.8 times in March
1.8 times in April
0.9 times in May
0.8 times in June
1.2 times in July
1.5 times in August
1.1 times in September
1.1 times in October
0.8 times in November
0.7 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Edinburgh (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in December the average rental period is 7 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 5 days.
6 days in January
5 days in February
5 days in March
5 days in April
6 days in May
6 days in June
6 days in July
6 days in August
5 days in September
6 days in October
5 days in November
7 days in December
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Arnold Clark, Drivalia, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $26 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Drivalia |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Clark | Kia Ceed | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Arnold Clark | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Budget | Citroen C3 | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Arnold Clark | Renault Kadjar | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Drivalia | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Drivalia | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Arnold Clark | SEAT Ibiza | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Drivalia | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Europcar | Skoda Fabia | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Budget | MG 3 | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Edinburgh (Downtown)
Car rental statistics
Top 12 suppliers in Edinburgh (Downtown) in 2026










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