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Kia Picanto
or similar Mini
Manual
5
1
A/C
4
$62.62
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
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Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
$82.33
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
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Kia Niro
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$85.81
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
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Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
$70.73
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
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Kia Ceed
or similar Compact
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
$82.33
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
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
$86.97
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 Sportage
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
$91.61
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
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Skoda Superb STW
or similar Full-size Estate/Wagon
Manual
5
4
A/C
4
$103.20
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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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 15:19 on 01/05/26. 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
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Sumburgh Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Sumburgh Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers at Sumburgh Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$117 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%
Airport info
Name
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
IATA
LSI
ICAO
EGPB
Distance from city
19.3 miles / 31 km
Overall rating
6.8 / 10
Getting to the airport
7.7
Check-in and departures
7.6
Terminal facilities
6.7
Wi-Fi
6.9
Restaurants and car rental services
5.8
Lounge
5.8
Top 20 locations near Sumburgh Airport
- Lerwick Portfrom $87.77 per day31.9 km / 19.82 miles away
- Lerwick Downtownfrom $129.29 per day32 km / 19.88 miles away
- Wick Airportfrom $36.86 per day188.4 km / 117.07 miles away
- Elgin (Downtown)from $29.28 per day274.2 km / 170.38 miles away
- Aberdeen Airportfrom $21.72 per day302.1 km / 187.72 miles away
- Inverness Airportfrom $32.62 per day304.5 km / 189.21 miles away
- Inverness (Downtown)from $33.56 per day305.3 km / 189.7 miles away
- Inverness Airport Areafrom $35.24 per day305.4 km / 189.77 miles away
- Aberdeen Northfieldfrom $29.10 per day305.4 km / 189.77 miles away
- Aberdeen (Downtown)from $42.19 per day306.8 km / 190.64 miles away
- Dundee Westfrom $32.49 per day390.9 km / 242.89 miles away
- Dundee (Downtown)from $36.00 per day392.1 km / 243.64 miles away
- Dundee Airport394.2 km / 244.94 miles away
- Perth (Downtown)from $31.87 per day407.3 km / 253.08 miles away
- Cupar (Downtown)from $32.77 per day408.3 km / 253.71 miles away
- Kirkcaldy (Downtown)from $38.40 per day433 km / 269.05 miles away
- Dunfermline (Downtown)from $36.94 per day441.9 km / 274.58 miles away
- Edinburgh Leithfrom $33.21 per day447.8 km / 278.25 miles away
- Stirling (Downtown)from $38.51 per day448.7 km / 278.81 miles away
- Edinburgh Grantonfrom $38.53 per day448.7 km / 278.81 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Avis
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh,
ZE3 9JP
B
Keddy
Terminal Building, Sumburgh Airport
C
Europcar
TERMINAL BUILDING, SUMBURGH AIRPORT
D
Routes Car Rental
Star Rent A Car, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
When to book at Sumburgh Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Sumburgh Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Sumburgh 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 monthJuly | Most expensive month March | ||
| Average price $87 | A good deal $106 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day at Sumburgh Airport
$146
$73
$0
$133
in January
Jan
Feb
$133
in March
Mar
$83
in April
Apr
May
Jun
$72
in July
Jul
Aug
$121
in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Sumburgh Airport is July — when rental costs average $71.97 per day. This is 18% cheaper than the yearly average and 46% cheaper than renting a car in March (when prices average $133.15 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 Sumburgh Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Sumburgh Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in April, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Sumburgh Airport 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
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Sumburgh Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 11 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Sumburgh Airport
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
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, station wagons |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $88 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Skoda Superb STW | 4 | 4 | Station wagon |
| Avis | Kia Picanto | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Avis | MG 3 | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Avis | Kia Picanto | 2 | 2 | Small car |
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
$117
Lowest daily price
$88
Total cars available
20
Top 4 suppliers at Sumburgh Airport in 2026
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
8.8
Car condition
8.7
$88–$150
per day
Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh,
ZE3 9JP
+4401950460777
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-19:30
Tue
07:30-19:30
Wed
07:30-19:30
Thu
07:30-19:30
Fri
07:30-19:30
Sat
08:00-14:00
Sun
11:30-19:30
Keddy
8.4
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
8.7
Car condition
8.9
$88–$150
per day
Terminal Building, Sumburgh Airport
+4401950460444
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-20:00
Tue
08:00-20:00
Wed
07:30-20:00
Thu
07:30-20:00
Fri
07:30-20:00
Sat
07:30-16:00
Sun
10:30-20:00
Europcar
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
7.8
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
$88–$150
per day
TERMINAL BUILDING, SUMBURGH AIRPORT
+4401950460444
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-20:00
Tue
08:00-20:00
Wed
07:30-20:00
Thu
07:30-20:00
Fri
07:30-20:00
Sat
07:30-16:00
Sun
10:30-20:00
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
$88–$150
per day
Star Rent A Car, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JP
+441950460444
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-20:00
Tue
08:00-20:00
Wed
07:30-22:00
Thu
07:30-22:00
Fri
07:30-20:00
Sat
07:30-16:00
Sun
10:30-20:00
Award-winning service
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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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