Car Rental in Downtown Lerwick
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Toyota Aygo X
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€68.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
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.
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:39 on 15/06/26. 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 locations near Lerwick Downtown
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Downtown Lerwick and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Downtown Lerwick in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
€37 per day
Average car rental length
1 day
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 locations near Lerwick Downtown
- Lerwick Portfrom €57.54 per day0.5 km / 0.31 miles away
- Sumburgh Airportfrom €57.54 per day32 km / 19.88 miles away
- Wick Airportfrom €27.95 per day219 km / 136.08 miles away
- Elgin (Downtown)from €16.14 per day305.8 km / 190.02 miles away
- Aberdeen Airportfrom €17.58 per day334 km / 207.54 miles away
- Inverness Airportfrom €26.33 per day335.2 km / 208.28 miles away
- Inverness (Downtown)from €33.34 per day335.9 km / 208.72 miles away
- Inverness Airport Areafrom €20.29 per day336.1 km / 208.84 miles away
- Aberdeen Northfieldfrom €25.28 per day337.4 km / 209.65 miles away
- Aberdeen (Downtown)from €34.57 per day338.7 km / 210.46 miles away
- Dundee Westfrom €34.06 per day423 km / 262.84 miles away
- Dundee (Downtown)from €18.29 per day424.2 km / 263.59 miles away
- Dundee Airport426.3 km / 264.89 miles away
- Perth (Downtown)from €17.78 per day439.3 km / 272.97 miles away
- Cupar (Downtown)from €15.97 per day440.4 km / 273.65 miles away
- Kirkcaldy (Downtown)from €17.39 per day465 km / 288.94 miles away
- Dunfermline (Downtown)from €22.47 per day473.9 km / 294.47 miles away
- Edinburgh Leithfrom €28.09 per day479.9 km / 298.2 miles away
- Stirling (Downtown)from €37.29 per day480.6 km / 298.63 miles away
- Edinburgh Grantonfrom €22.85 per day480.7 km / 298.69 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Europcar
22 COMMERCIAL ROAD
B
Free2move
North Road ,Ze1 0Pq
C
Keddy
22 Commercial Rd, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0LX
D
Routes Car Rental
22 Commercial Rd, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0LX
When to book in Downtown Lerwick and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Downtown Lerwick?
The cost of renting a car in Downtown Lerwick 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 monthOctober | Most expensive month August | |
| A good deal €37 | Cheapest supplier Free2move | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Downtown Lerwick
€201
€101
€0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
€183
in August
Aug
Sep
€126
in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Downtown Lerwick is October — when rental costs average €125.63 per day. This is 19% cheaper than the yearly average and 31% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average €183.11 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 Downtown Lerwick?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Downtown Lerwick, travelers are most likely to rent a car in August, while they are least likely to rent in in October.
Monthly searches in Downtown Lerwick by pick-up date relative to the average
1.4
0.7
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1.3 times in August
Aug
Sep
0.7 times in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Downtown Lerwick?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in August the average rental period is one day, while in August, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days in Downtown Lerwick
1
1
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1 day in August
Aug
Sep
1 day in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Free2move |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €35 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Free2move |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free2move | Vauxhall Corsa | 5 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Europcar (rated 8.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.8 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
€37
Lowest daily price
€35
Total cars available
3
Top 4 suppliers in Downtown Lerwick in 2026
Europcar
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.7
€30
per day
22 COMMERCIAL ROAD
+4401595692075
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
Sat
09:00-12:00
Free2move
8.2
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.4
€35–€41
per day
North Road ,Ze1 0Pq
+441595690690
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-13:00; 14:00-17:00
Keddy
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
€35–€41
per day
22 Commercial Rd, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0LX
+4401595692075
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
Sat
09:00-12:00
Routes Car Rental
7.8
Good
Value for money
6.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.3
€35–€41
per day
22 Commercial Rd, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0LX
+441595692075
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
Sat
09:00-17:00
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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