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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
$64.21
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sumburgh Airport
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh,
ZE3 9JP
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh,
ZE3 9JP
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
$73.39
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sumburgh Airport
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
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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
$80.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sumburgh Airport
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Unlimited mileage
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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
$56.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sumburgh AirportSumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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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
$64.21
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sumburgh Airport
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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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
$80.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sumburgh Airport
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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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
$84.86
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sumburgh Airport
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
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
$94.03
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Sumburgh Airport
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Sumburgh Airport
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:55 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 Sumburgh
- Top 20 locations near Sumburgh
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Sumburgh and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Sumburgh in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$104 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%
Top 20 cities near Sumburgh
- Lerwickfrom $59.54 per day32 km / 19.88 miles away
- Wickfrom $45.74 per day188.4 km / 117.07 miles away
- Elginfrom $31.64 per day274.2 km / 170.38 miles away
- Invernessfrom $27.88 per day305.3 km / 189.7 miles away
- Aberdeenfrom $22.23 per day306.8 km / 190.64 miles away
- Dundeefrom $31.85 per day392.1 km / 243.64 miles away
- Perthfrom $37.16 per day407.3 km / 253.08 miles away
- Cuparfrom $80.91 per day408.3 km / 253.71 miles away
- Kirkcaldyfrom $31.78 per day433 km / 269.05 miles away
- Dunfermlinefrom $80.91 per day441.9 km / 274.58 miles away
- Stirlingfrom $30.51 per day448.7 km / 278.81 miles away
- Edinburghfrom $17.21 per day449.8 km / 279.49 miles away
- Armadalefrom $31.64 per day465 km / 288.94 miles away
- Cumbernauldfrom $36.25 per day465.3 km / 289.12 miles away
- Motherwellfrom $31.64 per day479.3 km / 297.82 miles away
- Glasgowfrom $15.76 per day480.6 km / 298.63 miles away
- Hamiltonfrom $38.52 per day484 km / 300.74 miles away
- Paisleyfrom $31.67 per day484.4 km / 300.99 miles away
- East Kilbridefrom $31.47 per day488.5 km / 303.54 miles away
- Kilmarnockfrom $31.78 per day511 km / 317.52 miles away
Top 20 locations near Sumburgh
- Lerwick Portfrom $59.54 per day31.9 km / 19.82 miles away
- Lerwick Downtownfrom $108.05 per day32 km / 19.88 miles away
- Wick Airportfrom $45.74 per day188.4 km / 117.07 miles away
- Elgin (Downtown)from $31.64 per day274.2 km / 170.38 miles away
- Aberdeen Airportfrom $22.23 per day302.1 km / 187.72 miles away
- Inverness Airportfrom $27.88 per day304.5 km / 189.21 miles away
- Inverness (Downtown)from $30.75 per day305.3 km / 189.7 miles away
- Inverness Airport Areafrom $37.45 per day305.4 km / 189.77 miles away
- Aberdeen Northfieldfrom $52.90 per day305.4 km / 189.77 miles away
- Aberdeen (Downtown)from $31.57 per day306.8 km / 190.64 miles away
- Dundee Westfrom $73.90 per day390.9 km / 242.89 miles away
- Dundee (Downtown)from $31.85 per day392.1 km / 243.64 miles away
- Dundee Airport394.2 km / 244.94 miles away
- Perth (Downtown)from $37.16 per day407.3 km / 253.08 miles away
- Cupar (Downtown)from $80.91 per day408.3 km / 253.71 miles away
- Kirkcaldy (Downtown)from $31.78 per day433 km / 269.05 miles away
- Dunfermline (Downtown)from $80.91 per day441.9 km / 274.58 miles away
- Edinburgh Leithfrom $23.54 per day447.8 km / 278.25 miles away
- Stirling (Downtown)from $30.51 per day448.7 km / 278.81 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
4 rental locations
When to book in Sumburgh and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Sumburgh?
Car rental prices in Sumburgh 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 monthJuly | Most expensive month January | |
| A good deal $96 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Sumburgh
$143
$71
$0
$130
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
$71
in July
Jul
Aug
$119
in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Sumburgh is July (when prices average $70.57 per day). This is 30% cheaper than the yearly average and 46% cheaper than renting in January (when prices average $129.99).
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 Sumburgh?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Sumburgh is September, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Sumburgh by pick-up date relative to the average
1.7
0.8
0
0.8 times in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
0.8 times in July
Jul
Aug
1.5 times in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Sumburgh?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 11 days, and in January, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Sumburgh
12
6
0
3 days in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
11 days in July
Jul
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, station wagons |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $78 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Kia Picanto | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Avis | MG 3 | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Avis | Skoda Superb STW | 4 | 4 | Station wagon |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Keddy (rated 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.8 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$104
Lowest daily price
$78
Total cars available
11
Top 4 suppliers in Sumburgh in 2026
Keddy
1 location
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
Terminal Building, Sumburgh Airport
Avis
1 location
8.5
Excellent
5 reviews
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
$78–$131
per day
Most popular location
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh,
ZE3 9JP
Europcar
1 location
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
$78–$131
per day
Most popular location
TERMINAL BUILDING, SUMBURGH AIRPORT
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
$78–$131
per day
Most popular location
Star Rent A Car, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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