Edinburgh

Cheap Car Hire in Edinburgh from R712

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Edinburgh with a pick-up date of 19/7 and drop-off date of 24/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
May 4 — May 11
Driver's age: 26-65
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Sat 4/5
Noon
Sat 11/5
Noon

Edinburgh car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Edinburgh. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Price of petrol per litre

R34,97

Average price per day

R944

Cheapest price per day

R712

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Edinburgh and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

January

R585

February

R548

March

R831

April

R964

May

R1 266

June

R1 134

July

R1 342

August

R1 247

September

R926

October

R756

November

R604

December

R869

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Edinburgh is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Edinburgh

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Edinburgh and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

There are currently 99 hire locations operating in Edinburgh spread across 34 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Edinburgh is small car at R712 a day. Below are all the 2 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 986+

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

R1 364+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 859+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Edinburgh

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Edinburgh to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Small cars

R380 - R1 404

All Car Types

R438 - R2 261

To hire a small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R996/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~R380/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 404/day). In fact, November is about 62% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, renting a small car saves you 26% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Edinburgh small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R1 036/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~R1 275/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 898/day). In fact, December is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, renting a medium car saves you 23% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R1 982/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~R1 058/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R4 549/day). In fact, January is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, renting a large car is 33% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R1 268/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~R849/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 343/day). In fact, July is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, renting a SUV saves you 5% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a van in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R1 621/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a van in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~R1 609/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R3 610/day). In fact, December is about 1% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, renting a van is 18% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R1 254/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~R1 144/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R5 749/day). In fact, July is about 9% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, renting a luxury car saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Nissan AlmeraR712/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Volkswagen PoloR726/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR781/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Top rental agencies in Edinburgh

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Edinburgh known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Edinburgh. Reviews were last updated on 27 April 2024.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Edinburgh, including Hertz, Arnold Clark and National. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Hertz

5,6
Fair
42 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

6,7

Overall

5,4

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

5,2

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
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

7,3

Avis

8,8
Very Good
5 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,9

Pick-up/drop-off

9,2

Value

8,7

Alamo

8,4
Very Good
8 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

7,7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,2
Very Good
25 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,4

Budget

7,6
Good
24 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,3

Sixt

7,3
Good
23 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,6

Best Edinburgh car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Edinburgh. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Edinburgh with an average daily rate of R1 060. Data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to hiring a car in Edinburgh. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Nissan AlmeraR712/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Volkswagen PoloR726/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR781/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R944/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for R514/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Apr. 21.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Edinburgh?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Edinburgh from the following companies over the past two weeks: Enterprise Rent-A-Car (R712/day), Sixt (R781/day), and DRIVALIA (R835/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Edinburgh?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Arnold Clark (10,0 rating), National (10,0 rating) and Alamo (9,2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Edinburgh.

  • What are petrol prices like in Edinburgh?

    The average price of petrol in Edinburgh is R34,97/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 574 and R2 273 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    GREEN MOTION is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Edinburgh. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R5 584 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Edinburgh for the best price?

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 44%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Edinburgh.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be hired 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 R23 930, with the average price for a rental being around R798 a day. Book with GREEN MOTION , to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 70% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Edinburgh.

  • How much is a car hire in Edinburgh for a weekend?

    For a weekend car hire in Edinburgh, you can expect the average price to be around R0. Usually a Economy hire in Edinburgh is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Economy for May, it will cost approximately R339 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Edinburgh is Mini (Toyota Aygo) based on our Cheapflights data.

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Van hires in Edinburgh

Find people carrier hire deals in Edinburgh from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Edinburgh cost an average of R4 208 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Peruse some of the best options we've found for hirin a van in the Edinburgh area. If you're not finding the right deal for your van hire, check back soon as deals are constantly being refreshed.
Suzuki ErtigaR3 102/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki ErtigaR3 276/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Toyota AvanzaR4 703/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza

Car hires by fuel type in Edinburgh

Browse car hires by fuel type in Edinburgh. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Edinburgh. Deals were last updated on 27 April 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Edinburgh. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R63+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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