Car Rental in Edinburgh (Downtown)
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Volkswagen Up
or similar
Manual
4
1
A/C
3
£7.99
per day
8.0
Very Good
3 reviews
Citroen C3
or similar
Manual
4
2
A/C
4
£15.20
per day
8.8
Excellent
9 reviews
Vauxhall Crossland
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
£19.07
per day
8.8
Excellent
15 reviews
Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
£22.63
per day
8.6
Excellent
16 reviews
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BMW 1 Series
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
£31.38
per day
8.4
Very Good
4 reviews
Vauxhall Insignia STW
or similar
Manual
5
3
A/C
4
£34.12
per day
9.3
Outstanding
142 reviews
Volkswagen Arteon
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
£33.02
per day
8.0
Very Good
3 reviews
BMW 3 Series
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£33.40
per day
8.8
Excellent
15 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:25 on 08/12/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- 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 11 suppliers in Edinburgh (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
£25 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
£1.44 per liter or £5.45 per gallon
Lowest gas price
£1.35 per liter or £5.11 per gallon
Highest gas price
£1.60 per liter or £6.06 per gallon
Rating
9.2 / 10
Top 20 locations near Edinburgh (Downtown)
- Edinburgh Waverley Train Stationfrom £9.08 per day0.8 km / 0.5 miles away
- Edinburgh Airportfrom £7.97 per day11.5 km / 7.15 miles away
- Glasgow Central Train Stationfrom £15.84 per day67.6 km / 42 miles away
- Glasgow Airportfrom £9.08 per day78.2 km / 48.59 miles away
- Prestwick Airportfrom £22.37 per day100.9 km / 62.7 miles away
- Newcastle Airportfrom £9.27 per day139.4 km / 86.62 miles away
- Aberdeen Airportfrom £13.52 per day150.9 km / 93.76 miles away
- Inverness Airportfrom £11.94 per day183.5 km / 114.02 miles away
- George Best Belfast City Airportfrom £13.00 per day226.2 km / 140.55 miles away
- Belfast Central Railway stationfrom £15.07 per day230 km / 142.92 miles away
- Belfast International Airportfrom £7.42 per day240.2 km / 149.25 miles away
- Leeds Bradford Airportfrom £10.11 per day252.6 km / 156.96 miles away
- Leeds (Downtown)from £19.81 per day264.6 km / 164.41 miles away
- Salford (Downtown)280.9 km / 174.54 miles away
- Manchester Trafford Parkfrom £47.84 per day282.4 km / 175.48 miles away
- Liverpool Airportfrom £10.29 per day292.9 km / 182 miles away
- Manchester Airportfrom £10.51 per day295.8 km / 183.8 miles away
- East Midlands Airportfrom £18.91 per day368.2 km / 228.79 miles away
- Birmingham Airportfrom £12.27 per day401 km / 249.17 miles away
- Norwich Airportfrom £40.39 per day466.2 km / 289.68 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Arnold Clark
1 Seafield St, Edinburgh EH6 7LG
B
Enterprise
12 Annandale St,
C
Avis
24 East London Street,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
D
National
12 Annandale St, Edinburgh EH7 4AN
E
Budget
24 East London St,
Edinburgh, EH7 4BQ, United Kingdom
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 monthNovember | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price £21 | A good deal £16 | Cheapest supplier Drivalia | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Edinburgh (Downtown)
£75
£38
£0
£53
in January
Jan
£39
in February
Feb
£46
in March
Mar
£57
in April
Apr
£56
in May
May
£59
in June
Jun
£58
in July
Jul
£54
in August
Aug
£36
in September
Sep
£31
in October
Oct
£27
in November
Nov
£69
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Edinburgh (Downtown) is November — when rental costs average £26.62 per day. This is -29% cheaper than the yearly average and 61% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average £68.59 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 August, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches in Edinburgh (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.1
1
0
0.3 times in January
Jan
0.3 times in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
0.7 times in April
Apr
0.9 times in May
May
Same as average in June
Jun
1.6 times in July
Jul
1.9 times in August
Aug
1.6 times in September
Sep
1.5 times in October
Oct
Same as average in November
Nov
0.5 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 June the average rental period is 6 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Edinburgh (Downtown)
7
3
0
3 days in January
Jan
4 days in February
Feb
4 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
5 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
5 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Arnold Clark, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Drivalia |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £8 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 |
| Arnold Clark | Renault Kadjar | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Europcar | Skoda Fabia | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Arnold Clark | Peugeot 3008 | 5 | 4 | SUV |
| Budget | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Budget | MG 3 | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Drivalia | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Budget | MG ZS | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Avis | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Edinburgh (Downtown)
10
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
December
Happiest customers drive
Nissan Tiida
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17 Sept 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 9.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar (rated 7.7 / 10)
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
£25
Lowest daily price
£8
Total cars available
247
Top 11 suppliers in Edinburgh (Downtown) in 2025
9.3
Outstanding
142 reviews
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
9.2
Agent helpfulness
9.4
Pick-up speed
9.0
Drop-off speed
9.3
Car cleanliness
9.7
Car condition
9.7
£20–£78
per day
1 Seafield St, Edinburgh EH6 7LG
+441315617779
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:30-16:00
Sun
10:00-15:30
8.9
Excellent
84 reviews
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
9.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
£20–£78
per day
12 Annandale St,
+4401313413431
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Avis
8.8
Excellent
15 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
9.3
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.9
£17–£60
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
National
8.8
Excellent
14 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
9.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
9.1
Drop-off speed
9.5
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.7
£17–£60
per day
12 Annandale St, Edinburgh EH7 4AN
+4401315570000
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Budget
8.8
Excellent
9 reviews
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.9
Drop-off speed
9.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.8
£15–£60
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
Alamo
8.6
Excellent
25 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.9
£15–£60
per day
12 Annandale St, Edinburgh EH7 4AN
+4401315570000
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Europcar
8.6
Excellent
16 reviews
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
7.6
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
9.6
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.9
£18–£76
per day
St James' Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BP
+4403713843467
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
09:00-13:00
Hertz
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
8.9
£18–£76
per day
42 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5LA
+4401313929294
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
SIXT
8.4
Very Good
4 reviews
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.8
£19–£61
per day
Greenside Place, Unit 13, Omni Centre
+442070188246
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:30
Tue
08:00-16:30
Wed
08:00-16:30
Thu
08:00-16:30
Fri
08:00-16:30
Sat
08:00-16:30
Sun
08:00-16:00
Drivalia
8.0
Very Good
3 reviews
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.1
£8–£65
per day
Q Park - OMNI, Greenside Row
+4401312021717
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-14:00
Sun
08:00-14:00
Dollar
7.7
Good
Value for money
6.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
7.7
£8–£65
per day
42 Haymarket Terrace
+4401313929294
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
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