Car Rental in Edinburgh (Downtown)
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:19 on 2024-04-21. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$69 per day
Average car rental length
8 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 gasoline price
$1.94 per liter or $7.34 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.75 per liter or $6.64 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$2.35 per liter or $8.88 / 1 gallon
Top 20 Locations near Edinburgh (Downtown)
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11.5 km / 7.1 miles
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67.6 km / 42 miles
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78.2 km / 48.6 miles
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100.9 km / 62.7 miles
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139.4 km / 86.6 miles
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150.9 km / 93.8 miles
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183.5 km / 114 miles
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226.2 km / 140.6 miles
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230 km / 142.9 miles
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240.2 km / 149.3 miles
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243.5 km / 151.3 miles
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252.6 km / 157 miles
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264.6 km / 164.4 miles
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280.9 km / 174.5 miles
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282.4 km / 175.5 miles
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292.9 km / 182 miles
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295.8 km / 183.8 miles
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308.5 km / 191.7 miles
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368.2 km / 228.8 miles
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest in Edinburgh (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Edinburgh (Downtown) varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in Edinburgh (Downtown)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Edinburgh (Downtown) is February — when rental costs average $54.77 per day. This is 28% cheaper than the yearly average and 45% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $99.38 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.
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.
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 9 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Edinburgh (Downtown)
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 Edinburgh (Downtown) in August, while they are least likely to rent in in December.
Monthly searches in Edinburgh (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Popular suppliers | Arnold Clark, Enterprise, Alamo, Avis, National |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Vans |
| Lowest price | $32 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Clark | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Arnold Clark | Kia Ceed | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Arnold Clark | Peugeot 3008 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Arnold Clark | Mercedes Benz Vito | 5 | 3 | Vans |
| Enterprise | Vauxhall Corsa | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Vauxhall Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Mercedes Benz A Class | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Enterprise
9.2 / 10
Lowest rated company
SIXT
7.8 / 10
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$68.70
Lowest daily price
$31.78
Total cars available
267
Top 8 Suppliers in Edinburgh (Downtown) in 2024
+441315617779
1 Seafield St, Edinburgh EH6 7LG
$50 - $231
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:30
Tue:08:00-17:30
Wed:08:00-17:30
Thu:08:00-17:30
Fri:08:00-17:30
Sat:08:00-16:30
Sun:09:00-15:30
Enterprise
+4401313413431
12 Annandale St,
$32 - $348
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:09:00-12:00
Alamo
+4401315570000
12 Annandale St, Edinburgh EH7 4AN
$71 - $376
Keddy
+4403713843811
65/67 SALAMANDER STREET
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:08:00-13:00
Avis
+4403445446059
24 East London Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
$38 - $213
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
+4401315570000
12 Annandale St, Edinburgh EH7 4AN
$76 - $544
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:09:00-12:00
Europcar
+4403713843467
St James' Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BP
$83
Working hours
Mon:09:00-18:00
Tue:09:00-18:00
Wed:09:00-18:00
Thu:09:00-18:00
Fri:09:00-18:00
Sat:09:00-13:00
+442070188246
Greenside Place, Unit 13, Omni Centre
$105 - $242
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:00
Tue:08:00-19:00
Wed:08:00-19:00
Thu:08:00-19:00
Fri:08:00-19:00
Sat:08:00-19:00
Sun:08:00-19:00
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