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Edinburgh car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Edinburgh. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 May 2026.

Most popular company

DRIVALIA

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 37,591.31

Average price per day

Rp 598,402

Cheapest price per day

Rp 448,921
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Cheapflights insights for Edinburgh car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Edinburgh, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Edinburgh?

Book your car hire in Edinburgh 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 641,368/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1,482,832% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Edinburgh?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Edinburgh is Arnold Clark (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). National (rated 10.0/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Arnold Clark
Arnold Clark
10.0
National
National
10.0
McNicoll Vehicle Rental
McNicoll Vehicle Rental
8.8
Avis
Avis
8.6

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Edinburgh?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Edinburgh is January, when you can expect to pay Rp 534,474/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Edinburgh is May (Rp 962,052/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

Rp 534,474

February

Rp 552,289

March

Rp 659,184

April

Rp 908,605

May

Rp 962,052

June

Rp 801,710

July

Rp 944,237

August

Rp 944,237

September

Rp 748,263

October

Rp 659,184

November

Rp 587,921

December

Rp 944,237

Which car hire company has the most locations in Edinburgh?

Avis has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. DRIVALIA has the second-highest number of locations in Edinburgh at 3.

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Top rental agencies in Edinburgh

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Edinburgh known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Edinburgh. Reviews were last updated on 30 May 2026.

Arnold Clark

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

10.0

National

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.8

Value

9.2

McNicoll Vehicle Rental

8.8
Very Good
7 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.6

Avis

8.6
Very Good
4 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.4

Easirent

6.5
Okay
20 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.7

Europcar

6.1
Okay
28 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.8

DRIVALIA

3.6
Poor
9 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

5.8

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

3.8

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

2.0
Poor
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 May 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 598,402/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 448,921/day from DRIVALIA , booked on May 25.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Edinburgh for a week from DRIVALIA ?

    DRIVALIA is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Edinburgh. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about Rp 2,046,499 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Edinburgh?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Edinburgh.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Edinburgh for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Edinburgh can be found for about Rp 8,770,711, with the average price for a rental being around Rp 292,357 a day. Book with DRIVALIA , to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 25% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Edinburgh.

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