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Edinburgh car hires in 2026

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 14 July 2026.

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Price of petrol per litre

R32,79

Average price per day

R778

Cheapest price per day

R420

Cheapflights insights for Edinburgh car hires

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 R574/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 225% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Edinburgh?

Looking to hire a car in Edinburgh? Alamo had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R31,72/day. Arnold Clark also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R36,62/day.

What is the best car rental company in Edinburgh?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire 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 hire a car in Edinburgh?

Planning to hire a car in Edinburgh? January is the cheapest month, costing about R492 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R885. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R492

February

R508

March

R607

April

R836

May

R885

June

R721

July

R869

August

R885

September

R689

October

R607

November

R541

December

R869

What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Edinburgh are the following: Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar), SUV cars (Ford Explorer or similar), and Intermediate cars (Kia Optima or similar).

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.

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 14 July 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

McNicoll Vehicle Rental

8,8
Very Good
7 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

8,6

Avis

8,7
Very Good
4 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

9,0

Overall

8,7

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

8,5

Easirent

6,5
Okay
20 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,7

Europcar

6,1
Okay
28 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

5,8

DRIVALIA

3,6
Poor
9 reviews3 locations
Overview

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 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

2,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 July 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R778/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for R420/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Jul. 11.

  • 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 R3 072 per week.

  • 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 R13 165, with the average price for a rental being around R439 a day. Book with GREEN MOTION , to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 60% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Edinburgh.

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