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Cheap Car Hire in Old Town, Edinburgh from R474
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 18/10 and drop-off date of 23/10. 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 29 August 2025.
Most popular company | Alamo |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | R1 705 |
Cheapest price per day | R474 |
Popular car types in Old Town, Edinburgh
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Old Town and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 August 2025.
Economy
R474+
Compact
R755+
Intermediate
R1 254+
People carrier
R1 949+
Full-size SUV
R2 661+
Mini
R507+
Premium
R1 491+
Luxury
R1 171+
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 29 August 2025.
Hyundai VenueR1 038/day
4
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A/C
Volkswagen T-ROCR599/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki CiazR826/day
4
M
A/C
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 R566/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 227% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Old Town?
GREEN MOTION is currently the cheapest car hire company in Old Town with deals as low as R405,81/day found in the past two weeks. Alamo is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R715,65/day.
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.
National
10.0
keddy by Europcar
9.0
Avis
9.0
Alamo
8.6
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 R442 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R937. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R513
February
R442
March
R601
April
R937
May
R937
June
R831
July
R919
August
R919
September
R742
October
R654
November
R601
December
R937
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
2 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,7
Comfort
10,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
9,7
Value
9,0
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
2 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,6
Comfort
9,2
Overall
9,0
Pick-up/drop-off
9,4
Value
8,9
Alamo
3 reviews•2 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
3 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,6
Comfort
8,0
Overall
7,4
Pick-up/drop-off
7,6
Value
7,4
Sixt
6 reviews•2 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 29 August 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.
What is the cheapest rental car in Old Town, Edinburgh?
At an average cost of R495/day, the cheapest rental car in Old Town, Edinburgh is the Volkswagen Polo. Based on our data, it’s 41% cheaper to rent a Volkswagen Polo compared to other types of rental cars in the neighborhood.
How much is a rental car in Old Town, Edinburgh?
It costs R495 per day on average for a rental car in Old Town, Edinburgh. The cheapest price we’ve found recently was for R500 per day.
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 29 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Old Town. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R23+).
Electric
R23+
Hybrid
R31+
Petrol/Diesel
R23+