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Vauxhall Corsa
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
4
2
A/C
5
€54.93
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Lerwick Port
Bolts Car Hire
Drop-off information
Lerwick Port
Bolts Car Hire
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Kia Ceed
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
€62.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Lerwick Port
26 North Rd
Drop-off information
Lerwick Port
26 North Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Skoda Superb
or similar Full-size
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
3
A/C
4
€68.66
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Lerwick Port
26 North Rd
Drop-off information
Lerwick Port
26 North Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Kia Picanto
or similar Mini
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
4
2
A/C
2
€48.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Lerwick Port
26 North Rd
Drop-off information
Lerwick Port
26 North Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
4
2
A/C
4
€54.93
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Lerwick Port
26 North Rd
Drop-off information
Lerwick Port
26 North Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Vauxhall Corsa
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
€67.09
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Lerwick Downtown
North Road ,Ze1 0Pq
Prepare your rental:
We recommend downloading the Free2Move application on your smartphone ahead of your rental journey.
Find your reservation in the “Booking” tab on your mobile application.
Upload all your documents - Driving Licence, ID & your payment card details (PO for Key Accounts) to the application to insure a smooth and hygienic experience.
Upon arrival at our offices, (or for UK Key Accounts, at the requested delivery address) please make your way to our rental desk so the rental agent can validate your uploaded documents.
After validation, you will be asked to follow the vehicle inspect process using the app.
Final stage is for the inspection to be validated and for you to sign the agreement using the app.
You are Free 2 Move.
Few details about the rental process
Security Deposit must be carried out before the rental, without deposit rental is not possible.
The deposit:Your Credit Card will be pre authorised 72 hours prior to the reservation Or immediately if the reservation is sooner.
The vehicle must be returned to the same condition and with the same amount of fuel to avoid additional charges.
Please take care while performing the handover & return inspection process with accordance to the application to avoid any errors.Any missing inspection details will be charged £200
You will need to bring the following documents for each driver: (Not applicable for Key Accounts):
Your debit or credit card used for the deposit (it must be in the lead driver's name);
A valid form of ID with the same name and address as the licence
A valid driving licence for each driver of the vehicle (in case your licence is in a foreign language, thank you for presenting an official translation),
(Only for UK licence)A "check code" from DVLA allowing the rental agent to carry out a licence check
WARNING: Without these items, our agents will not give you the vehicle.
Drop-off information
Lerwick Downtown
North Road ,Ze1 0Pq
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now
Free additional driver
Toyota Aygo X
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
€68.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Lerwick Downtown
North Road ,Ze1 0Pq
Prepare your rental:
We recommend downloading the Free2Move application on your smartphone ahead of your rental journey.
Find your reservation in the “Booking” tab on your mobile application.
Upload all your documents - Driving Licence, ID & your payment card details (PO for Key Accounts) to the application to insure a smooth and hygienic experience.
Upon arrival at our offices, (or for UK Key Accounts, at the requested delivery address) please make your way to our rental desk so the rental agent can validate your uploaded documents.
After validation, you will be asked to follow the vehicle inspect process using the app.
Final stage is for the inspection to be validated and for you to sign the agreement using the app.
You are Free 2 Move.
Few details about the rental process
Security Deposit must be carried out before the rental, without deposit rental is not possible.
The deposit:Your Credit Card will be pre authorised 72 hours prior to the reservation Or immediately if the reservation is sooner.
The vehicle must be returned to the same condition and with the same amount of fuel to avoid additional charges.
Please take care while performing the handover & return inspection process with accordance to the application to avoid any errors.Any missing inspection details will be charged £200
You will need to bring the following documents for each driver: (Not applicable for Key Accounts):
Your debit or credit card used for the deposit (it must be in the lead driver's name);
A valid form of ID with the same name and address as the licence
A valid driving licence for each driver of the vehicle (in case your licence is in a foreign language, thank you for presenting an official translation),
(Only for UK licence)A "check code" from DVLA allowing the rental agent to carry out a licence check
WARNING: Without these items, our agents will not give you the vehicle.
Drop-off information
Lerwick Downtown
North Road ,Ze1 0Pq
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now
Kia Niro
or similar Intermediate Crossover
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€68.66
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Lerwick Port
26 North Rd
Drop-off information
Lerwick Port
26 North Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate Crossover
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
€72.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Lerwick Port
26 North Rd
Drop-off information
Lerwick Port
26 North Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Skoda Superb STW
or similar Full-size Estate/Wagon
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
4
A/C
4
€80.43
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Lerwick Port
26 North Rd
Drop-off information
Lerwick Port
26 North Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:57 on 17/03/26. 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
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Lerwick
- Top 20 locations near Lerwick
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Lerwick and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in Lerwick in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
€72 per day
Average car rental length
4 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%
Top 20 cities near Lerwick
- Sumburghfrom €68.16 per day32 km / 19.88 miles away
- Wickfrom €39.76 per day219 km / 136.08 miles away
- Elginfrom €27.50 per day305.8 km / 190.02 miles away
- Invernessfrom €24.23 per day335.9 km / 208.72 miles away
- Aberdeenfrom €19.32 per day338.7 km / 210.46 miles away
- Dundeefrom €27.68 per day424.2 km / 263.59 miles away
- Perthfrom €32.30 per day439.3 km / 272.97 miles away
- Cuparfrom €70.33 per day440.4 km / 273.65 miles away
- Kirkcaldyfrom €27.62 per day465 km / 288.94 miles away
- Dunfermlinefrom €70.33 per day473.9 km / 294.47 miles away
- Stirlingfrom €26.52 per day480.6 km / 298.63 miles away
- Edinburghfrom €14.96 per day481.8 km / 299.38 miles away
- Armadalefrom €27.50 per day496.9 km / 308.76 miles away
- Cumbernauldfrom €31.51 per day497.2 km / 308.95 miles away
- Motherwellfrom €27.50 per day511.3 km / 317.71 miles away
- Glasgowfrom €13.70 per day512.3 km / 318.33 miles away
- Hamiltonfrom €33.48 per day515.9 km / 320.57 miles away
- Paisleyfrom €27.53 per day516.1 km / 320.69 miles away
- East Kilbridefrom €27.35 per day520.4 km / 323.36 miles away
- Kilmarnockfrom €27.62 per day542.7 km / 337.22 miles away
Top 20 locations near Lerwick
- Lerwick Portfrom €51.75 per day0.5 km / 0.31 miles away
- Sumburgh Airportfrom €68.16 per day32 km / 19.88 miles away
- Wick Airportfrom €39.76 per day219 km / 136.08 miles away
- Elgin (Downtown)from €27.50 per day305.8 km / 190.02 miles away
- Aberdeen Airportfrom €19.32 per day334 km / 207.54 miles away
- Inverness Airportfrom €24.23 per day335.2 km / 208.28 miles away
- Inverness (Downtown)from €26.73 per day335.9 km / 208.72 miles away
- Inverness Airport Areafrom €32.55 per day336.1 km / 208.84 miles away
- Aberdeen Northfieldfrom €45.98 per day337.4 km / 209.65 miles away
- Aberdeen (Downtown)from €27.44 per day338.7 km / 210.46 miles away
- Dundee Westfrom €64.23 per day423 km / 262.84 miles away
- Dundee (Downtown)from €27.68 per day424.2 km / 263.59 miles away
- Dundee Airport426.3 km / 264.89 miles away
- Perth (Downtown)from €32.30 per day439.3 km / 272.97 miles away
- Cupar (Downtown)from €70.33 per day440.4 km / 273.65 miles away
- Kirkcaldy (Downtown)from €27.62 per day465 km / 288.94 miles away
- Dunfermline (Downtown)from €70.33 per day473.9 km / 294.47 miles away
- Edinburgh Leithfrom €20.46 per day479.9 km / 298.2 miles away
- Stirling (Downtown)from €26.52 per day480.6 km / 298.63 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Lerwick Port
3 rental locations
B
Lerwick (Downtown)
4 rental locations
When to book in Lerwick and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Lerwick?
Car rental prices in Lerwick vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month August | |
| A good deal €71 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Lerwick
€179
€90
€0
€59
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
€88
in April
Apr
May
€77
in June
Jun
€104
in July
Jul
€163
in August
Aug
€64
in September
Sep
€126
in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Lerwick is January (when prices average €59.07 per day). This is 47% cheaper than the yearly average and 64% cheaper than renting in August (when prices average €163.02).
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's the most popular month to rent a car in Lerwick?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Lerwick is August, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Lerwick by pick-up date relative to the average
2.1
1
0
0.6 times in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
0.6 times in April
Apr
May
0.6 times in June
Jun
1.3 times in July
Jul
1.9 times in August
Aug
1.3 times in September
Sep
0.6 times in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Lerwick?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in September, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in August, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Lerwick
9
4
0
3 days in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
3 days in April
Apr
May
5 days in June
Jun
3 days in July
Jul
1 day in August
Aug
8 days in September
Sep
1 day in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Avis, Free2move |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, medium cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €52 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Vauxhall Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Avis | Vauxhall Crossland | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Avis | Skoda Superb | 4 | 3 | Large car |
| Avis | Kia Picanto | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Free2move | Vauxhall Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Free2move | Toyota Aygo X | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Keddy (rated 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.8 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
€72
Lowest daily price
€52
Total cars available
13
Top 5 suppliers in Lerwick in 2026
Keddy
2 locations
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.0
€30
per day
Most popular location
Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal
Europcar
2 locations
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.8
€30
per day
Most popular location
FERRY TERMINAL
Avis
1 location
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
€52–€81
per day
Most popular location
Bolts Car Hire
Free2move
1 location
8.1
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.2
€94–€110
per day
Most popular location
North Road ,Ze1 0Pq
Routes Car Rental
1 location
7.8
Good
Value for money
6.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.2
€94–€110
per day
Most popular location
22 Commercial Rd, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0LX
Award-winning service
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2025
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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