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Cheap Car Hire in Old Town, Edinburgh from R549

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 Old Town with a pick-up date of 16/8 and drop-off date of 26/8. 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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Old Town, Edinburgh car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Old Town. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 June 2025.

Most popular company

GREEN MOTION

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R503

Cheapest price per day

R549

Best Old Town, Edinburgh car hire deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Old Town car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 15 June 2025.
Volkswagen T-ROCR680/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-ROC
Volkswagen T-ROCR1 241/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-ROC
Nissan AlmeraR575/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera

Cheapflights insights for Old Town car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Old Town, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Old Town?

Book your car hire in Old Town 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 1 233% off the usual average price.

What is the best car rental company in Old Town?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Old Town is National (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). keddy by Europcar (rated 9.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Old Town?

Planning to hire a car in Old Town? February is the cheapest month, costing about R448 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R968. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R520

February

R448

March

R610

April

R968

May

R968

June

R896

July

R968

August

R896

September

R753

October

R663

November

R610

December

R950

Which car hire company has the most locations in Old Town?

Europcar has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Old Town at 3.

Top rental agencies in Old Town, Edinburgh

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Old Town, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

National

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,7

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,7

Value

8,8

keddy by Europcar

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

9,0

Avis

9,0
Wonderful
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

9,2

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,4

Value

8,9

Alamo

8,6
Very Good
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

7,9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

8,7

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,6

Budget

7,4
Good
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,4

Sixt

7,4
Good
6 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

6,6

Easirent

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,7

Old Town Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Old Town, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 June 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month at Old Town?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at Old Town for a month is certainly possible.

Car hires by fuel type in Old Town

Browse car hires by fuel type in Old Town. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Old Town. Deals were last updated on 15 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Old Town. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R26+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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