Edinburgh car hires in 2025
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 17 September 2025.
Most popular company | ALAMO |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | R31,40 |
Average price per day | R857 |
Cheapest price per day | R509 |
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 R607/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 272% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Edinburgh?
Looking to hire a car in Edinburgh? DRIVALIA had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R256,70/day. GREEN MOTION also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R331,80/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 3 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? February is the cheapest month, costing about R486 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R989. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R538
February
R486
March
R607
April
R989
May
R971
June
R833
July
R937
August
R937
September
R728
October
R642
November
R607
December
R937
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 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 17 September 2025.
Arnold Clark
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
National
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Avis
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
keddy by Europcar
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Alamo
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Budget
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Sixt
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R857/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for R509/day from DRIVALIA , booked on Sep. 14.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Edinburgh for a week from Alamo?
Alamo is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Edinburgh. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R10 366 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 R44 426, with the average price for a rental being around R1 481 a day. Book with DRIVALIA , to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 83% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Edinburgh.