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Cheap Car Hire in Old Town, Edinburgh from R829

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 19/12 and drop-off date of 15/1. 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 6 December 2025.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R317

Cheapest price per day

R829
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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 6 December 2025.
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People carrier

People carrier

R7 926+

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Mini

Mini

R2 515+

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Premium

Premium

R4 027+

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Luxury

Luxury

R5 195+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R2 063+

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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 6 December 2025.
Kia SonetR829/day
4
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A/C
Kia Sonet
Found 12/04/25
Toyota Corolla CrossR1 246/day
4
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Toyota Corolla Cross
Found 12/04/25
Toyota RumionR1 572/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Rumion
Found 12/04/25

Cheapflights insights for Old Town car hires

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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 R542/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 168% off the average price.

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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). Avis (rated 8.6/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
10.0
Avis
Avis
8.6
Alamo
Alamo
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.9

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 R407 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R949. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R474

February

R407

March

R559

April

R881

May

R898

June

R796

July

R898

August

R898

September

R712

October

R661

November

R559

December

R949

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.

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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 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,7

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,7

Value

9,1

Avis

8,6
Very Good
2 reviews•2 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
3 reviews•2 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

2 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
3 reviews•2 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
6 reviews•2 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
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,6

Easirent

1 location
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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 6 December 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 6 December 2025.
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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 (R66+).

Electric

Electric

R66+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R73+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R164+

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