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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 31 March 2026.

Most popular company

DRIVALIA

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 32,750.73

Average price per day

Rp 781,379

Cheapest price per day

Rp 668,493

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 610,894/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1,375,168% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Edinburgh?

DRIVALIA is currently the cheapest car hire company in Edinburgh with deals as low as Rp 228,406.59/day found in the past two weeks. GREEN MOTION is another inexpensive option with rates as low as Rp 279,314.44/day.

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.

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 509,079/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Edinburgh is May (Rp 967,249/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 509,079

February

Rp 526,048

March

Rp 627,864

April

Rp 933,311

May

Rp 967,249

June

Rp 797,556

July

Rp 933,311

August

Rp 916,341

September

Rp 712,710

October

Rp 644,833

November

Rp 559,986

December

Rp 916,341

What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Edinburgh are the following: Passenger van cars (Class Luxury Van or similar), Luxury cars (Class Luxury Van or similar), and Standard cars (MG HS or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Edinburgh?

Sunnycars has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Edinburgh at 8.

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 31 March 2026.

Arnold Clark

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

10.0

National

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.8

Value

9.2

Avis

8.6
Very Good
4 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.4

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
12 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
18 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Budget

7.4
Good
9 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Sixt

7.4
Good
18 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.6

keddy by Europcar

6.6
Okay
2 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 31 March 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 781,379/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 668,493/day from DRIVALIA , booked on Mar. 28.

  • 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 1,817,410 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 7,788,902, with the average price for a rental being around Rp 259,630 a day. Book with DRIVALIA , to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 20% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Edinburgh.

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