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Cheap Car Hire in Edinburgh from R188

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Edinburgh with a pick-up date of 24/2 and drop-off date of 15/3. 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.
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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 31 January 2026.
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There are currently 107 hire locations operating in Edinburgh spread across 35 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Edinburgh is small car at R188 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R243+

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Compact

Compact

R281+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R381+

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People carrier

People carrier

R840+

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Mini

Mini

R188+

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Premium

Premium

R610+

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Luxury

Luxury

R858+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R393+

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Compare car hire deals in Edinburgh by type

Here are the best Edinburgh small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Edinburgh medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Edinburgh SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Edinburgh van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen up!R188/day
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Volkswagen up!
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Kia PicantoR243/day
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Kia Picanto
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Renault SanderoR281/day
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Renault Sandero
Found 01/30/26

Best car hire deals found in Edinburgh

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 R499. Data was last updated on 31 January 2026.
Volkswagen up!R188/day
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Volkswagen up!
Found 01/30/26
Kia PicantoR243/day
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Kia Picanto
Found 01/30/26
Renault SanderoR281/day
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Renault Sandero
Found 01/30/26

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 R559/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 163% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Edinburgh?

Looking to hire a car in Edinburgh? GREEN MOTION had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R171,42/day. DRIVALIA also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R396,78/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.

Arnold Clark
Arnold Clark
10.0
National
National
10.0
Avis
Avis
8.6
Alamo
Alamo
8.6

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 R447 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R910. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R463

February

R447

March

R575

April

R910

May

R910

June

R766

July

R878

August

R862

September

R670

October

R607

November

R527

December

R846

Which car hire company has the most locations in Edinburgh?

Sunnycars has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Edinburgh at 8.

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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 31 January 2026.

Arnold Clark

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

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

Avis

8,6
Very Good
4 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,9

Value

8,4

Alamo

8,6
Very Good
12 reviews•3 locations
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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 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,7

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,6

Budget

7,4
Good
9 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,4

Sixt

7,4
Good
18 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

6,6

keddy by Europcar

6,6
Okay
2 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,6

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 31 January 2026.

  • 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 306 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 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 February, it will cost approximately R968 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Edinburgh

Browse car hires by fuel type in Edinburgh. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Edinburgh. Deals were last updated on 31 January 2026.
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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 (R23+).

Electric

Electric

R23+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R35+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R68+

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