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Edinburgh car rentals in 2025

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 13 July 2025.

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 29,664.46

Average price per day

Rp 1,089,480

Cheapest price per day

Rp 980,548

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 534,933/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1,231,895% off the average price.

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 3 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 February, when you can expect to pay Rp 453,882/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Edinburgh is April (Rp 907,765/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 502,513

February

Rp 453,882

March

Rp 567,353

April

Rp 907,765

May

Rp 907,765

June

Rp 778,084

July

Rp 842,924

August

Rp 794,294

September

Rp 664,613

October

Rp 583,563

November

Rp 567,353

December

Rp 875,344

What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Edinburgh are the following: Economy cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar), Passenger van cars (Volkswagen Sharan or similar), and Full-size cars (Volkswagen Sharan or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Edinburgh?

Sunnycars has 9 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 13 July 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Edinburgh, including Arnold Clark, National and keddy by Europcar in Edinburgh. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

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
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

8.8

keddy by Europcar

9.0
Wonderful
1 review6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Avis

9.0
Wonderful
4 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

8.9

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

9.1

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

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

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

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 1,089,480/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 980,548/day from Europcar, booked on Jul. 6.

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

    Europcar 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 7,626,358 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 32,684,390, with the average price for a rental being around Rp 1,089,480 a day. Book with Europcar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 11% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Edinburgh.

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