Car Rental in Glasgow (Downtown)
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Volkswagen Up
or similar
Manual
4
1
A/C
3
€13.54
per day
7.5
Average
32 reviews
Skoda Fabia
or similar
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
€23.88
per day
8.4
Very good
4 reviews
VW Taigo
or similar
Manual
5
1
A/C
5
€26.87
per day
8.3
Very good
6 reviews
Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
€34.12
per day
8.6
Very good
2 reviews
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MG HS
or similar
Manual
5
3
A/C
5
€50.43
per day
8.0
Very good
1 reviews
BMW 3 Series
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€56.28
per day
9.3
Exceptional
42 reviews
BMW 1 Series
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€57.08
per day
8.7
Very good
5 reviews
BMW 3 Series
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€73.64
per day
8.5
Very good
2 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 8:05 AM on 10/16/25. 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 Glasgow (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Glasgow (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 9 suppliers in Glasgow (Downtown) in 2025
- 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
€1.68 per liter or €6.36 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.56 per liter or €5.91 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.78 per liter or €6.74 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Glasgow (Downtown)
- Glasgow Central Train Stationfrom €26.64 per day0.9 km / 0.56 miles away
- Glasgow Airportfrom €14.53 per day10.2 km / 6.34 miles away
- Prestwick Airportfrom €28.36 per day43.3 km / 26.91 miles away
- Edinburgh Airportfrom €14.07 per day57 km / 35.42 miles away
- Edinburgh Waverley Train Stationfrom €17.23 per day68.4 km / 42.5 miles away
- George Best Belfast City Airportfrom €20.26 per day171.1 km / 106.32 miles away
- Belfast Central Railway stationfrom €20.26 per day174.8 km / 108.62 miles away
- Belfast International Airportfrom €11.66 per day181.5 km / 112.78 miles away
- Newcastle Airportfrom €10.33 per day186.4 km / 115.82 miles away
- Inverness Airportfrom €18.15 per day188 km / 116.82 miles away
- Aberdeen Airportfrom €18.48 per day196.4 km / 122.04 miles away
- Leeds Bradford Airportfrom €16.29 per day277.3 km / 172.31 miles away
- Leeds (Downtown)from €22.02 per day290 km / 180.2 miles away
- Salford (Downtown)292.4 km / 181.69 miles away
- Manchester Trafford Parkfrom €32.24 per day293.3 km / 182.25 miles away
- Liverpool Airportfrom €11.79 per day295.1 km / 183.37 miles away
- Manchester Airportfrom €11.85 per day306.5 km / 190.45 miles away
- East Midlands Airportfrom €20.52 per day386.6 km / 240.22 miles away
- Birmingham Airportfrom €15.95 per day412.4 km / 256.25 miles away
- Cardiff Airportfrom €37.69 per day499.6 km / 310.44 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Arnold Clark
151 Kilbirnie St, Glasgow G5 8JH
B
Budget
70 Lancefield St,
Paisley, Glasgow, G3 8JD, United Kingdom
C
Europcar
76 LANCEFIELD QUAY
D
Avis
70 Lancefield St,
Glasgow, G3 8JD, United Kingdom
E
Keddy
76 Lancefield Quay, Glasgow G3 8HP
When to book in Glasgow (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Glasgow (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Glasgow (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 monthFebruary | Most expensive month May | ||
| Average price €32 | A good deal €25 | Cheapest supplier Drivalia | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Glasgow (Downtown)
€51
€26
€0
€25
in January
Jan
€17
in February
Feb
€27
in March
Mar
€45
in April
Apr
€46
in May
May
€39
in June
Jun
€43
in July
Jul
€46
in August
Aug
€44
in September
Sep
€28
in October
Oct
€24
in November
Nov
€43
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Glasgow (Downtown) is February — when rental costs average €16.79 per day. This is 48% cheaper than the yearly average and 64% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average €46.43 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 Glasgow (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Glasgow (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in October, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches in Glasgow (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
1.9
0.9
0
0.6 times in January
Jan
0.4 times in February
Feb
0.9 times in March
Mar
1.4 times in April
Apr
Same as average in May
May
Same as average in June
Jun
0.9 times in July
Jul
0.9 times in August
Aug
1.2 times in September
Sep
1.7 times in October
Oct
1.5 times in November
Nov
0.5 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Glasgow (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in February the average rental period is 10 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average number of rental days in Glasgow (Downtown)
11
6
0
7 days in January
Jan
10 days in February
Feb
7 days in March
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
6 days in May
May
9 days in June
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
6 days in November
Nov
8 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Drivalia, Keddy, Arnold Clark, Europcar, Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €14 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Drivalia |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivalia | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Drivalia | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Drivalia | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Arnold Clark | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Arnold Clark | Kia Ceed | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Drivalia | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Keddy | Skoda Fabia | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Europcar | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Keddy | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Keddy | Jeep Avenger | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Arnold Clark (rated 9.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion (rated 7.4 / 10)
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
€42
Lowest daily price
€14
Total cars available
284
Top 9 suppliers in Glasgow (Downtown) in 2025
9.3
Exceptional
42 reviews
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
9.3
Agent helpfulness
9.6
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
9.4
Car cleanliness
9.7
Car condition
9.6
€26 - €138
per day
151 Kilbirnie St, Glasgow G5 8JH
+441414239559
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
08:00-16:30
Budget
8.7
Very good
5 reviews
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.9
€41 - €74
per day
70 Lancefield St,
Paisley, Glasgow, G3 8JD, United Kingdom
+443445446064
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-17:00
Tue
09:00-17:00
Wed
09:00-17:00
Thu
09:00-17:00
Fri
09:00-17:00
Europcar
8.6
Very good
2 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
€29 - €109
per day
76 LANCEFIELD QUAY
+4403713843471
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
08:00-13:00
Avis
8.5
Very good
2 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.8
€43 - €76
per day
70 Lancefield St,
Glasgow, G3 8JD, United Kingdom
+4403445446064
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-17:00
Tue
09:00-17:00
Wed
09:00-17:00
Thu
09:00-17:00
Fri
09:00-17:00
Keddy
8.4
Very good
4 reviews
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9
Car condition
8.9
€23 - €80
per day
76 Lancefield Quay, Glasgow G3 8HP
+4403713843471
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
08:00-13:00
SIXT
8.3
Very good
6 reviews
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
7.7
Drop-off speed
8
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.8
€26 - €126
per day
101 Waterloo Street, Q-Park
+442070188246
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
08:00-16:30
Sun
08:00-16:30
Routes Car Rental
8.0
Very good
1 review
Value for money
7.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.4
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
€40 - €57
per day
76 Lancefield Quay , Finneston,Glasgow,Scotland,G3 8Hp ,United Kingdom
+443713843471
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
08:00-13:00
Drivalia
7.5
Average
32 reviews
Value for money
7.2
Ease of finding
7.9
Agent helpfulness
7.3
Pick-up speed
7
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
7.6
Car condition
7.4
€14 - €96
per day
130 Laidlaw Street connected to Scotland street (Scotland Street Side) G5 8NX GLASGOW
+4401416117103
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
08:00-14:00
Sun
08:00-14:00
GreenMotion
7.4
Average
Value for money
6.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.3
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.3
Car condition
7.4
€14 - €96
per day
Unit 8 Glasgow Airlink Industrial Estate, Inchinnan Road, Paisley
Glasgow PA3 2RS
+441162965088 / +4401414338268
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
10:00-14:00
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