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Sumburgh, United Kingdom
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Cheapest car rental rates

Kia Picanto

or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
4
1
$62.11
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Ford Focus

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
2
$81.66
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Kia Niro

or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
3
$85.11
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Skoda Superb

or similar Full-size
Manual
5
A/C
5
4
$86.26
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Kia Sportage

or similar Intermediate Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
5
5
$90.86
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Skoda Superb STW

or similar Full-size Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
A/C
5
6
$102.36
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.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:55 on 15/06/26. 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
$90 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%

Top 20 cities near Sumburgh

  1. Lerwickfrom $40.63 per day
    32 km / 19.88 miles away
  2. Wickfrom $32.51 per day
    188.4 km / 117.07 miles away
  3. Elginfrom $18.77 per day
    274.2 km / 170.38 miles away
  4. Invernessfrom $23.60 per day
    305.3 km / 189.7 miles away
  5. Aberdeenfrom $18.22 per day
    306.8 km / 190.64 miles away
  6. Dundeefrom $21.27 per day
    392.1 km / 243.64 miles away
  7. Perthfrom $20.68 per day
    407.3 km / 253.08 miles away
  8. Cuparfrom $18.58 per day
    408.3 km / 253.71 miles away
  9. Kirkcaldyfrom $20.23 per day
    433 km / 269.05 miles away
  10. Dunfermlinefrom $26.14 per day
    441.9 km / 274.58 miles away
  11. Stirlingfrom $43.38 per day
    448.7 km / 278.81 miles away
  12. Edinburghfrom $20.73 per day
    449.8 km / 279.49 miles away
  13. Armadalefrom $21.12 per day
    465 km / 288.94 miles away
  14. Motherwellfrom $20.27 per day
    479.3 km / 297.82 miles away
  15. Glasgowfrom $17.66 per day
    480.6 km / 298.63 miles away
  16. Hamiltonfrom $26.54 per day
    484 km / 300.74 miles away
  17. Paisleyfrom $40.27 per day
    484.4 km / 300.99 miles away
  18. East Kilbridefrom $21.00 per day
    488.5 km / 303.54 miles away
  19. Kilmarnockfrom $18.58 per day
    511 km / 317.52 miles away
  20. Morpethfrom $18.20 per day
    522.2 km / 324.48 miles away

Top 20 locations near Sumburgh

  1. Lerwick Portfrom $66.93 per day
    31.9 km / 19.82 miles away
  2. Lerwick Downtownfrom $40.63 per day
    32 km / 19.88 miles away
  3. Wick Airportfrom $32.51 per day
    188.4 km / 117.07 miles away
  4. Elgin (Downtown)from $18.77 per day
    274.2 km / 170.38 miles away
  5. Aberdeen Airportfrom $20.45 per day
    302.1 km / 187.72 miles away
  6. Inverness Airportfrom $30.63 per day
    304.5 km / 189.21 miles away
  7. Inverness (Downtown)from $38.78 per day
    305.3 km / 189.7 miles away
  8. Inverness Airport Areafrom $23.60 per day
    305.4 km / 189.77 miles away
  9. Aberdeen Northfieldfrom $29.41 per day
    305.4 km / 189.77 miles away
  10. Aberdeen (Downtown)from $40.21 per day
    306.8 km / 190.64 miles away
  11. Dundee Westfrom $39.62 per day
    390.9 km / 242.89 miles away
  12. Dundee (Downtown)from $21.27 per day
    392.1 km / 243.64 miles away
  13. Dundee Airport
    394.2 km / 244.94 miles away
  14. Perth (Downtown)from $20.68 per day
    407.3 km / 253.08 miles away
  15. Cupar (Downtown)from $18.58 per day
    408.3 km / 253.71 miles away
  16. Kirkcaldy (Downtown)from $20.23 per day
    433 km / 269.05 miles away
  17. Dunfermline (Downtown)from $26.14 per day
    441.9 km / 274.58 miles away
  18. Edinburgh Leithfrom $32.67 per day
    447.8 km / 278.25 miles away
  19. Stirling (Downtown)from $43.38 per day
    448.7 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 March
A good deal $79 Cheapest supplier Avis Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day in Sumburgh
$145
$73
$0

$131

in January

Jan
Feb

$132

in March

Mar

$82

in April

Apr
May
Jun

$71

in July

Jul
Aug

$120

in September

Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

The cheapest month to rent a car in Sumburgh is July (when prices average $71.35 per day). This is 30% cheaper than the yearly average and 46% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average $132.00).

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 April, and the least popular is January.

Monthly searches in Sumburgh by pick-up date relative to the average
1.5
0.8
0

0.7 times in January

Jan
Feb

0.7 times in March

Mar

1.4 times in April

Apr
May
Jun

0.7 times in July

Jul
Aug

1.4 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

6 days in March

Mar

6 days in April

Apr
May
Jun

11 days in July

Jul
Aug

5 days in September

Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations1
✈️ Airport locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersAvis
🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, station wagons
🤑 Lowest price$67 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierAvis

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Avis (rated 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.8 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$90
Lowest daily price
$67
Total cars available
17

Top 4 suppliers in Sumburgh in 2026

Avis
1 location
Avis
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
8.9
Car condition
8.9
$67–$149
per day
Most popular location
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh, ZE3 9JP
Europcar
1 location
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
$67–$149
per day
Most popular location
TERMINAL BUILDING, SUMBURGH AIRPORT
Keddy
1 location
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
$67–$149
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building, Sumburgh Airport
Routes Car Rental
1 location
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
$67–$149
per day
Most popular location
Star Rent A Car, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP

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Alaa
Price was good. I received brand new car. Pickup and drop off was so quick
Alaa Abuhilweh,
Jun 16, 2026
Great choice
Great choice
Tman,
Jun 16, 2026
Easy booking process.
Easy booking process.
Finola Oneill,
Jun 16, 2026
Location
Location, cost, friendly and efficient staff.
Barry,
Jun 16, 2026
Agent helpfulness and courtesy
Agent helpfulness and courtesy
MP,
Jun 16, 2026
All clear and simple
All clear and simple
MR R GRODKOWSKI,
Jun 16, 2026
simplicity
great experience
Rodrigo Almeida,
Jun 16, 2026
VERY SIMPLE TO USE
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Jun 16, 2026
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Jun 16, 2026
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Jun 16, 2026
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Jun 16, 2026
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Jun 16, 2026
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Jun 16, 2026
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Jun 16, 2026
Easy and a great price
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Jun 16, 2026
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Jun 16, 2026
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