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Volkswagen Up
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
$15.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Q Park - OMNI, Greenside Row
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Vauxhall Crossland
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$21.59
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
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Downtown
24 East London St,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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Downtown
24 East London St,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$26.38
per day
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9.0
Outstanding
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Downtown
24 East London St,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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Downtown
24 East London St,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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Peugeot 2008
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$19.40
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
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Downtown
Q Park - OMNI, Greenside Row
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Fiat 500
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
$15.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
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Downtown
Q Park - OMNI, Greenside Row
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
$17.17
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
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Downtown
Q Park - OMNI, Greenside Row
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Renault Captur
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$18.66
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
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Downtown
Q Park - OMNI, Greenside Row
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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
2
$22.02
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
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Downtown
24 E London St
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Downtown
24 E London St
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Ford KA
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
$22.02
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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Downtown
24 East London Street,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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Downtown
24 East London Street,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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Vauxhall Crossland
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$22.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
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Downtown
24 E London St
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Downtown
24 E London St
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Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
$22.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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Downtown
Greenside Place
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Downtown
Greenside Place
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Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$22.39
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Q Park - OMNI, Greenside Row
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Vauxhall Corsa
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
3
$22.49
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
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Downtown
12 Annandale St
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Downtown
12 Annandale St,
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Volkswagen Golf
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$22.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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Downtown
Greenside Place, Unit 13, Omni Centre
Edinburgh City Centre
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Downtown
Greenside Place, Unit 13, Omni Centre
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Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$23.14
per day
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9.0
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Downtown
12 Annandale St
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Downtown
12 Annandale St,
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Nissan Juke
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$23.80
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
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Downtown
12 Annandale St
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Downtown
12 Annandale St,
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MG 3
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
5
$23.99
per day
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9.0
Outstanding
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Downtown
24 East London St
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Downtown
24 East London St
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
4
$23.99
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
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Downtown
24 East London St
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24 East London St
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Volkswagen T-Cross
or similar Economy SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$24.57
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
Greenside Place
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Downtown
Greenside Place
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MG 3
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$24.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
24 E London St
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Downtown
24 E London St
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$24.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
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Downtown
24 E London St
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Downtown
24 E London St
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Nissan Juke
or similar Compact Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
4
$24.62
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
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Downtown
24 East London St
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Downtown
24 East London St
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Kia K4
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$25.18
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
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Downtown
24 East London St,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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Downtown
24 East London St,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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Nissan Juke
or similar Compact Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
4
$25.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
24 E London St
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Downtown
24 E London St
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MG ZS
or similar Compact Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$25.25
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
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Downtown
24 East London St
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Downtown
24 East London St
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Volkswagen Taigo
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$25.33
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
Greenside Place
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Downtown
Greenside Place
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VW Taigo
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$25.33
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Greenside Place, Unit 13, Omni Centre
Edinburgh City Centre
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Downtown
Greenside Place, Unit 13, Omni Centre
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Kia K4
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$25.83
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
24 East London Street,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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Downtown
24 East London Street,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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MG ZS
or similar Compact Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$25.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
24 E London St
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Downtown
24 E London St
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Kia Optima
or similar Intermediate
Manual
5
A/C
5
$26.12
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Q Park - OMNI, Greenside Row
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Downtown
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Audi Q2
or similar Compact Elite SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$26.45
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
Greenside Place
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Downtown
Greenside Place
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Vauxhall Corsa
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$26.83
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
Greenside Place
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Downtown
Greenside Place
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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$27.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
24 E London St
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Downtown
24 E London St
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Fiat 500
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
$27.43
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
St James' Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BP
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Downtown
St James' Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BP
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$27.76
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
24 East London St,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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Downtown
24 East London St,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$28.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
24 East London Street,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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Downtown
24 East London Street,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$28.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
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Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Q Park - OMNI, Greenside Row
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Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
$28.82
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
St James' Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BP
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St James' Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BP
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$29.01
per day
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9.0
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Downtown
24 East London St
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24 East London St
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class STW
or similar Luxury Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$29.01
per day
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9.0
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Rental office
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Downtown
24 East London St,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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Downtown
24 East London St,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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MG HS
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$29.02
per day
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9.0
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Rental office
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Downtown
24 East London St
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Downtown
24 East London St
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Kia Ceed STW
or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
A/C
5
$29.02
per day
Free cancellation
9.0
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Rental office
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Downtown
24 East London St,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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Downtown
24 East London St,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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Cupra Leon
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$29.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
St James' Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BP
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Downtown
St James' Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BP
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class STW
or similar Luxury Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$29.75
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
24 East London Street,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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Downtown
24 East London Street,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$29.75
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
24 East London Street,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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Downtown
24 East London Street,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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KIA Ceed STW
or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
A/C
5
$29.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
24 East London Street,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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Downtown
24 East London Street,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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MG HS
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$29.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
24 E London St
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Downtown
24 E London St
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Ford Kuga
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$29.86
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Q Park - OMNI, Greenside Row
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BMW 1 Series
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$30.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Greenside Place, Unit 13, Omni Centre
Edinburgh City Centre
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Downtown
Greenside Place, Unit 13, Omni Centre
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Citroën C3 Aircross
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$30.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
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Downtown
Greenside Place, Unit 13, Omni Centre
Edinburgh City Centre
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Table of contents
- 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
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$42 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
48 km/h
or
30 mph
Speed limit out of town
96–112 km/h
or
60–70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.91 per liter or $7.23 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.79 per liter or $6.78 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.12 per liter or $8.03 per gallon
Rating
9.2 / 10
Top 20 locations near Edinburgh (Downtown)
- Edinburgh Waverley Train Stationfrom $27.13 per day0.8 km / 0.5 miles away
- Edinburgh Leithfrom $32.67 per day2.2 km / 1.37 miles away
- Edinburgh Haymarketfrom $37.71 per day2.3 km / 1.43 miles away
- Edinburgh Willowbraefrom $26.88 per day3.6 km / 2.24 miles away
- Edinburgh Grantonfrom $26.58 per day3.6 km / 2.24 miles away
- Edinburgh Balgreenfrom $35.33 per day4.7 km / 2.92 miles away
- Edinburgh Sighthillfrom $53.69 per day7.8 km / 4.85 miles away
- Edinburgh Airportfrom $20.73 per day11.5 km / 7.15 miles away
- Kirkcaldy (Downtown)from $20.23 per day16.9 km / 10.5 miles away
- Dunfermline (Downtown)from $26.14 per day20.8 km / 12.92 miles away
- Armadale Downtownfrom $21.12 per day32.7 km / 20.32 miles away
- Cupar (Downtown)from $18.58 per day41.4 km / 25.72 miles away
- Stirling (Downtown)from $43.38 per day48.6 km / 30.2 miles away
- Perth (Downtown)from $20.68 per day50.9 km / 31.63 miles away
- Motherwell (Downtown)from $20.27 per day50.9 km / 31.63 miles away
- Dundee Airport55.6 km / 34.55 miles away
- Dundee (Downtown)from $21.27 per day57.6 km / 35.79 miles away
- Hamilton (Downtown)from $26.54 per day58.7 km / 36.47 miles away
- Dundee Westfrom $39.62 per day58.9 km / 36.6 miles away
- Glasgow Mount Vernonfrom $17.66 per day60.8 km / 37.78 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Arnold Clark
1 Seafield St, Edinburgh EH6 7LG
B
Enterprise
12 Annandale St,
C
Budget
24 East London St,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
D
National
12 Annandale St, Edinburgh EH7 4AN
E
Alamo
12 Annandale St, Edinburgh EH7 4AN
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 $58 | A good deal $30 | Cheapest supplier Drivalia | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Edinburgh (Downtown)
$86
$43
$0
$29
in January
Jan
$33
in February
Feb
$43
in March
Mar
$56
in April
Apr
$69
in May
May
$79
in June
Jun
$77
in July
Jul
$72
in August
Aug
$46
in September
Sep
$41
in October
Oct
$35
in November
Nov
$67
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Edinburgh (Downtown) is January — when rental costs average $28.89 per day. This is 50% cheaper than the yearly average and 63% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $78.59 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.
Monthly searches in Edinburgh (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
1.9
0.9
0
0.6 times in January
Jan
0.7 times in February
Feb
0.8 times in March
Mar
1.7 times in April
Apr
1.4 times in May
May
0.7 times in June
Jun
1.1 times in July
Jul
1.5 times in August
Aug
Same as average in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
0.7 times in November
Nov
0.6 times in December
Dec
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 May the average rental period is 7 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Edinburgh (Downtown)
8
4
0
6 days in January
Jan
5 days in February
Feb
5 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
7 days in May
May
6 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
7 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Arnold Clark, Drivalia, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $22 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Drivalia |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Clark | Kia Ceed | 5 | Medium car |
| Arnold Clark | Ford Fiesta | 5 | Small car |
| Budget | Citroen C3 | 4 | Small car |
| Arnold Clark | Renault Kadjar | 5 | SUV |
| Drivalia | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| Drivalia | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | SUV |
| Arnold Clark | SEAT Ibiza | 5 | Small car |
| Drivalia | Fiat 500 | 3 | Small car |
| Budget | MG 3 | 5 | Small car |
| Europcar | Skoda Fabia | 5 | Small car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Edinburgh (Downtown)
10
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
March
Happiest customers drive
Nissan Tiida
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Sep 17, 2023
Spela Z.
Peugeot 5008 5+2
We took a trip from Edinburgh all the way to Loch Ness and around to Fort William - Glenfinnan Viaduct and back through Glencoe (A82) and Callander and Stirling and back to Edinburgh Airport.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Arnold Clark (rated 9.4 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$42
Lowest daily price
$22
Total cars available
431
Top 12 suppliers in Edinburgh (Downtown) in 2026
9.4
Outstanding
151 reviews
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
9.3
Agent helpfulness
9.6
Pick-up speed
9.1
Drop-off speed
9.4
Car cleanliness
9.8
Car condition
9.8
$52–$211
per day
1 Seafield St, Edinburgh EH6 7LG
+441315617779
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
Sat
08:30-16:00
Sun
10:00-15:30
9.0
Outstanding
87 reviews
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
9.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.8
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
$26–$547
per day
12 Annandale St,
+4401313413431
Show working hours
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-12:00
Budget
9.0
Outstanding
18 reviews
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
9.0
Drop-off speed
9.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$38–$138
per day
24 East London St,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
+443445446059
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-18:00
Sun
10:00-16:00
National
8.9
Excellent
14 reviews
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
9.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
9.1
Drop-off speed
9.5
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.8
$31–$321
per day
12 Annandale St, Edinburgh EH7 4AN
+4401315570000
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Mon
08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-12:00
Alamo
8.8
Excellent
30 reviews
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.7
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
$42–$98
per day
12 Annandale St, Edinburgh EH7 4AN
+4401315570000
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Avis
8.7
Excellent
17 reviews
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
9.4
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.9
$39–$141
per day
24 East London Street,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
+4403445446059
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-18:00
Sun
10:00-16:00
Hertz
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
$37–$74
per day
42 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5LA
+4401313929294
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Mon
08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-18:00
SIXT
8.6
Excellent
5 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$53–$546
per day
Greenside Place, Unit 13, Omni Centre
+442070188246
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:30
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08:00-16:30
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08:00-16:30
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08:00-16:30
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08:00-16:30
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08:00-16:30
Sun
08:00-16:00
Europcar
8.5
Excellent
17 reviews
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
7.6
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
9.7
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.8
$44–$172
per day
St James' Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BP
+4403713843467
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
Sun
09:00-13:00
Easihire
8.1
Very Good
2 reviews
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.1
$47–$137
per day
1 Drovers Rd, Broxburn, Edinburgh Eh52 5Nd, Uk
+441313226597 / +441942778899
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:00
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08:00-16:00
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08:00-16:00
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08:00-16:00
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08:00-16:00
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08:00-16:00
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08:00-16:00
Drivalia
8.0
Very Good
6 reviews
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
7.6
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.7
$22–$303
per day
Q Park - OMNI, Greenside Row
+4401312021717
Show working hours
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-14:00
Sun
08:00-14:00
Dollar
7.9
Good
Value for money
7.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.0
$33–$63
per day
42 Haymarket Terrace
+4401313929294
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08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
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