Car Rental in Edinburgh (Downtown)

Cheapest car rental rates
Volkswagen Up


Vauxhall Crossland


Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class


Peugeot 2008


Fiat 500


Volkswagen Polo


Renault Captur


Toyota Aygo


Ford KA


Vauxhall Crossland


Skoda Fabia


Ford Focus


Vauxhall Corsa


Volkswagen Golf


Ford Focus


Nissan Juke


MG 3


Kia Sportage


Volkswagen T-Cross


MG 3


Kia Sportage


Nissan Juke


Kia K4


Nissan Juke


MG ZS


Volkswagen Taigo


VW Taigo


Kia K4


MG ZS


Kia Optima


Audi Q2


Vauxhall Corsa


Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class


Fiat 500


Mercedes-Benz A-Class


Mercedes-Benz A-Class


Kia Sportage


Skoda Fabia


Mercedes-Benz E-Class


Mercedes-Benz E-Class STW


MG HS


Kia Ceed STW


Cupra Leon


Mercedes-Benz E-Class STW


Mercedes-Benz E-Class


KIA Ceed STW


MG HS


Ford Kuga


BMW 1 Series


Citroën C3 Aircross


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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 $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
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 |
$29
in January
$33
in February
$43
in March
$56
in April
$69
in May
$79
in June
$77
in July
$72
in August
$46
in September
$41
in October
$35
in November
$67
in December
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.
0.6 times in January
0.7 times in February
0.8 times in March
1.7 times in April
1.4 times in May
0.7 times in June
1.1 times in July
1.5 times in August
Same as average in September
Same as average in October
0.7 times in November
0.6 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 May 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
7 days in May
6 days in June
6 days in July
6 days in August
6 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 | $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)
Car rental statistics
Top 12 suppliers in Edinburgh (Downtown) in 2026










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