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Cheap Car Hire in Edinburgh from R249

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Edinburgh car hires in 2026

Most popular company

ARNOLDCLARK

Price of petrol per litre

R36,28

Average price per day

R740

Cheapest price per day

R249
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Popular car types in Edinburgh

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There are currently 116 hire locations operating in Edinburgh spread across 41 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Edinburgh is small car at R249 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R263+

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Compact

Compact

R307+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R511+

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People carrier

People carrier

R868+

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Mini

Mini

R249+

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Premium

Premium

R813+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 254+

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Luxury

Luxury

R954+

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Best car hire deals found in Edinburgh

Volkswagen up!R249/day
Volkswagen up!
Found 09/13/26
Hyundai i10R263/day
Hyundai i10
Found 09/13/26
Toyota Corolla QuestR307/day
Toyota Corolla Quest
Found 09/13/26

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 R537/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 151% off the average price.

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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 R19,73/day. U-Save also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R21,18/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 3 reviews). National (rated 10.0/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Arnold Clark
Arnold Clark
10.0
National
National
10.0
McNicoll Vehicle Rental
McNicoll Vehicle Rental
8.8
Avis
Avis
8.7

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 R488 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R878. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R488

February

R504

March

R618

April

R813

May

R878

June

R716

July

R862

August

R862

September

R667

October

R586

November

R521

December

R846

What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Edinburgh are the following: SUV cars (Ford Explorer or similar), Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar), and Intermediate cars (Audi A3 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.

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Top rental agencies in Edinburgh

Arnold Clark

10,0
Wonderful
3 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

10,0

National

10,0
Wonderful
4 reviews•3 locations
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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 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

8,6

Avis

8,7
Very Good
4 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

9,0

Overall

8,7

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

8,5

Easirent

6,5
Okay
20 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,7

Europcar

6,0
Okay
27 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

5,8

DRIVALIA

3,8
Poor
10 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

5,6

Overall

3,8

Pick-up/drop-off

4,1

Value

4,0

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

2,0
Poor
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

2,0

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R740/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for R449/day from Provider's pick, booked on Sep. 12.

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

    Arnold Clark 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 407 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 R23 174, with the average price for a rental being around R772 a day. Book with Provider's pick, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 77% 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 Mini 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 Mini for October, it will cost approximately R0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Edinburgh

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Edinburgh. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R26+).

Electric

Electric

R26+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R28+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R125+

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