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    Kia Picanto
    or similar Mini
    Manual
    4
    1
    A/C
    3
    1
    $29.99
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    Outside of terminal
    Pick-up information
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    Unit 3, Prestwick, Ayr KA8 9DJ
    Our Europcar rental office is located within Heathfield Industrial Estate, directly behind Border Cars on Boundary Road. The rental office is approximately 3 miles from Prestwick Airport. For customers arriving at Prestwick Airport, there is a taxi rank directly outside the main doors and the cost is approximately £8 for an 8 minute journey.
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    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    Unit 3, Prestwick, Ayr KA8 9DJ
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    Zero deposit
    Kia Ceed
    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    5
    $41.85
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.8
    Very good
    Free shuttle service
    Pick-up information
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    146 Prestwick Road
    On arrival at Prestwick Airport, collect baggage and proceed to the public phones situated within the main terminal building. Please dial 0044 800 389 5145, once your call is connected please provide the rental operator with your name. You will be informed of the location of the shuttle bus pick-up point during the call. Please ensure that you have called the branch before going to the pick-up point.
    Drop-off information
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    146 Prestwick Road
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Vauxhall Crossland
    or similar Compact SUV
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    3
    $34.44
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    Outside of terminal
    Pick-up information
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    Unit 3, Prestwick, Ayr KA8 9DJ
    Our Europcar rental office is located within Heathfield Industrial Estate, directly behind Border Cars on Boundary Road. The rental office is approximately 3 miles from Prestwick Airport. For customers arriving at Prestwick Airport, there is a taxi rank directly outside the main doors and the cost is approximately £8 for an 8 minute journey.
    Drop-off information
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    Unit 3, Prestwick, Ayr KA8 9DJ
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Vauxhall Corsa
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    2
    $30.29
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    Outside of terminal
    Pick-up information
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    Unit 3, Prestwick, Ayr KA8 9DJ
    Our Europcar rental office is located within Heathfield Industrial Estate, directly behind Border Cars on Boundary Road. The rental office is approximately 3 miles from Prestwick Airport. For customers arriving at Prestwick Airport, there is a taxi rank directly outside the main doors and the cost is approximately £8 for an 8 minute journey.
    Drop-off information
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    Unit 3, Prestwick, Ayr KA8 9DJ
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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    Zero deposit
    Ford Fiesta
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    4
    $36.62
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.8
    Very good
    Free shuttle service
    Pick-up information
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    146 Prestwick Road
    On arrival at Prestwick Airport, collect baggage and proceed to the public phones situated within the main terminal building. Please dial 0044 800 389 5145, once your call is connected please provide the rental operator with your name. You will be informed of the location of the shuttle bus pick-up point during the call. Please ensure that you have called the branch before going to the pick-up point.
    Drop-off information
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    146 Prestwick Road
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    MG ZS
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    6
    $43.60
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    Outside of terminal
    Pick-up information
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    Unit 3, Prestwick, Ayr KA8 9DJ
    Our Europcar rental office is located within Heathfield Industrial Estate, directly behind Border Cars on Boundary Road. The rental office is approximately 3 miles from Prestwick Airport. For customers arriving at Prestwick Airport, there is a taxi rank directly outside the main doors and the cost is approximately £8 for an 8 minute journey.
    Drop-off information
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    Unit 3, Prestwick, Ayr KA8 9DJ
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Zero deposit
    Peugeot 3008
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Manual
    5
    4
    A/C
    5
    7
    $44.98
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.8
    Very good
    Free shuttle service
    Pick-up information
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    146 Prestwick Road
    On arrival at Prestwick Airport, collect baggage and proceed to the public phones situated within the main terminal building. Please dial 0044 800 389 5145, once your call is connected please provide the rental operator with your name. You will be informed of the location of the shuttle bus pick-up point during the call. Please ensure that you have called the branch before going to the pick-up point.
    Drop-off information
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    146 Prestwick Road
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    MG HS
    or similar Standard SUV
    Manual
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    8
    $45.72
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    Outside of terminal
    Pick-up information
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    Unit 3, Prestwick, Ayr KA8 9DJ
    Our Europcar rental office is located within Heathfield Industrial Estate, directly behind Border Cars on Boundary Road. The rental office is approximately 3 miles from Prestwick Airport. For customers arriving at Prestwick Airport, there is a taxi rank directly outside the main doors and the cost is approximately £8 for an 8 minute journey.
    Drop-off information
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    Unit 3, Prestwick, Ayr KA8 9DJ
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Zero deposit
    Renault Kadjar
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    9
    $57.53
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.8
    Very good
    Free shuttle service
    Pick-up information
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    146 Prestwick Road
    On arrival at Prestwick Airport, collect baggage and proceed to the public phones situated within the main terminal building. Please dial 0044 800 389 5145, once your call is connected please provide the rental operator with your name. You will be informed of the location of the shuttle bus pick-up point during the call. Please ensure that you have called the branch before going to the pick-up point.
    Drop-off information
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    146 Prestwick Road
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Electric
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    Polestar 4
    or similar Premium SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    10
    $84.63
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    Outside of terminal
    Pick-up information
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    Unit 3, Prestwick, Ayr KA8 9DJ
    Our Europcar rental office is located within Heathfield Industrial Estate, directly behind Border Cars on Boundary Road. The rental office is approximately 3 miles from Prestwick Airport. For customers arriving at Prestwick Airport, there is a taxi rank directly outside the main doors and the cost is approximately £8 for an 8 minute journey.
    Drop-off information
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    Unit 3, Prestwick, Ayr KA8 9DJ
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Online check-in
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    Opel Combo 5+2
    or similar Intermediate Van
    Manual
    7
    1
    A/C
    5
    11
    $130.78
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    Outside of terminal
    Pick-up information
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    Unit 3, Prestwick, Ayr KA8 9DJ
    Our Europcar rental office is located within Heathfield Industrial Estate, directly behind Border Cars on Boundary Road. The rental office is approximately 3 miles from Prestwick Airport. For customers arriving at Prestwick Airport, there is a taxi rank directly outside the main doors and the cost is approximately £8 for an 8 minute journey.
    Drop-off information
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    Unit 3, Prestwick, Ayr KA8 9DJ
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Average deposit
    Unlimited mileage
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    Volkswagen Sharan
    or similar Full-size Van
    Manual
    7
    2
    A/C
    5
    12
    $150.18
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    Outside of terminal
    Pick-up information
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    Unit 3, Prestwick, Ayr KA8 9DJ
    Our Europcar rental office is located within Heathfield Industrial Estate, directly behind Border Cars on Boundary Road. The rental office is approximately 3 miles from Prestwick Airport. For customers arriving at Prestwick Airport, there is a taxi rank directly outside the main doors and the cost is approximately £8 for an 8 minute journey.
    Drop-off information
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    Unit 3, Prestwick, Ayr KA8 9DJ
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Average deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:01 on 17.09.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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    Travel information

    Languages
    English
    Currency
    GBP
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Country code
    +44
    Average car rental price
    $103 per day
    Average car rental length
    7 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%
    Rating
    9.3 / 10

    Airport info

    Name
    Prestwick Airport (PIK)
    IATA
    PIK
    ICAO
    EGPK
    Distance from city
    33.6 miles / 54 km
    Overall rating
    6.0 / 10
    Getting to the airport
    7.8
    Check-in and departures
    7.8
    Terminal facilities
    5.6
    Wi-Fi
    4.7
    Restaurants and car rental services
    5.2
    Lounge
    5.2

    Top 20 locations near Prestwick Airport

    1. Glasgow Airportfrom $22.59 per day
      41.4 km / 25.72 miles away
    2. Edinburgh Airportfrom $34.89 per day
      90.4 km / 56.17 miles away
    3. Newcastle Airportfrom $21.93 per day
      190.7 km / 118.5 miles away
    4. Blackpool Airport
      217.5 km / 135.15 miles away
    5. Inverness Airportfrom $22.48 per day
      228.5 km / 141.98 miles away
    6. Aberdeen Northlink Ferry Terminal
      238.2 km / 148.01 miles away
    7. Aberdeen Airportfrom $43.49 per day
      238.9 km / 148.45 miles away
    8. Leeds Bradford Airportfrom $30.39 per day
      262.2 km / 162.92 miles away
    9. Liverpool Airportfrom $35.36 per day
      266.7 km / 165.72 miles away
    10. Salford (Downtown)from $40.16 per day
      269.2 km / 167.27 miles away
    11. Leeds (Downtown)from $26.94 per day
      275 km / 170.88 miles away
    12. Manchester Airportfrom $30.19 per day
      282.5 km / 175.54 miles away
    13. East Midlands Airportfrom $28.25 per day
      365.5 km / 227.11 miles away
    14. Birmingham Airportfrom $25.55 per day
      387.1 km / 240.53 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Arnold Clark
    146 Prestwick Road
    B
    Keddy
    Unit 3 Boundary Road
    C
    Europcar
    Unit 3, Prestwick, Ayr KA8 9DJ
    D
    Routes Car Rental
    Unit 3, Ayr KA8 9DJ

    When to book at Prestwick Airport and for how long?

    When are car rental prices the lowest at Prestwick Airport?

    The cost of renting a car at Prestwick Airport 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 $48 A good deal $57 Cheapest supplier Arnold Clark Cheapest car type Small cars
    Average rental costs per day at Prestwick Airport
    $114
    $57
    $0
    Jan

    $27

    in February

    Feb
    Mar

    $68

    in April

    Apr

    $104

    in May

    May

    $52

    in June

    Jun

    $65

    in July

    Jul

    $57

    in August

    Aug

    $49

    in September

    Sep

    $38

    in October

    Oct

    $62

    in November

    Nov
    Dec

    The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Prestwick Airport is February — when rental costs average $27.20 per day. This is 44% cheaper than the yearly average and 74% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $103.70 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 at Prestwick Airport?

    Based on how many users search for a car in at Prestwick Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in August, while they are least likely to rent in in February.

    Monthly searches at Prestwick Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
    2.3
    1.2
    0
    Jan

    0.2 times in February

    Feb
    Mar

    1.9 times in April

    Apr

    1.7 times in May

    May

    0.2 times in June

    Jun

    0.9 times in July

    Jul

    2.1 times in August

    Aug

    1.2 times in September

    Sep

    0.5 times in October

    Oct

    0.2 times in November

    Nov
    Dec

    For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Prestwick Airport?

    How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 9 days, while in November, the average rental period is only 4 days.

    Average number of rental days at Prestwick Airport
    10
    5
    0
    Jan

    7 days in February

    Feb
    Mar

    6 days in April

    Apr

    5 days in May

    May

    7 days in June

    Jun

    9 days in July

    Jul

    8 days in August

    Aug

    7 days in September

    Sep

    7 days in October

    Oct

    4 days in November

    Nov
    Dec

    Car rental information

    🔥 Popular suppliersEuropcar, Arnold Clark
    🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Vans
    🤑 Lowest price$51 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierArnold Clark

    Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Prestwick Airport

    10
    starstarstarstarstar
    Average rating
    Based on 1 review
    Best month to visit
    July
    Happiest customers drive
    Toyota Aygo
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    27 Sept 2022
    starstarstarstarstar
    Vauxhall Insignia STW
    We were extremely lucky with the weather and had sunshine for the few days we were there. We visited Luss on Loch Lomond, Loch Katrine, Dollar, Largs and Edinburgh.
    Photo by Louise M. about renting a Vauxhall Insignia STW at Prestwick Airport (9/27/22)

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Arnold Clark (rated 8.9 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Routes Car Rental (rated 8 / 10)
    Total number of reviews
    6
    Total rental companies
    4
    Average daily price
    $103
    Lowest daily price
    $51
    Total cars available
    17

    Top 4 suppliers at Prestwick Airport in 2025

    Arnold Clark
    Arnold Clark
    8.9
    Very good
    53 reviews
    Value for money
    8.7
    Ease of finding
    7.9
    Agent helpfulness
    9.1
    Pick-up speed
    8.3
    Drop-off speed
    8.9
    Car cleanliness
    9.6
    Car condition
    9.4
    $51 - $80
    per day
    146 Prestwick Road
    +441292261631 / +448003895145
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    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
    Keddy
    Keddy
    8.6
    Very good
    1 review
    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
    9.3
    $51 - $80
    per day
    Unit 3 Boundary Road
    +4403713843420
    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
    Europcar
    Europcar
    8.4
    Very good
    4 reviews
    Value for money
    8.1
    Ease of finding
    7.7
    Agent helpfulness
    8.6
    Pick-up speed
    7.7
    Drop-off speed
    8.4
    Car cleanliness
    9.2
    Car condition
    9
    $57 - $378
    per day
    Unit 3, Prestwick, Ayr KA8 9DJ
    +4403713843420
    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
    Routes Car Rental
    Routes Car Rental
    8.0
    Very good
    Value for money
    7.1
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.3
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.6
    Car condition
    8.5
    $57 - $378
    per day
    Unit 3, Ayr KA8 9DJ
    +443713843420
    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

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