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Edinburgh car hires in 2026

Most popular company

DRIVALIA

Price of petrol per litre

R35,22

Average price per day

R624

Cheapest price per day

R257
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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 R533/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 144% off the average price.

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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 R485 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R872. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R485

February

R501

March

R614

April

R808

May

R872

June

R711

July

R856

August

R856

September

R662

October

R581

November

R517

December

R840

What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Edinburgh are the following: Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar), SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar), and Compact cars (Opel Astra 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

6,1
Okay
28 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,1

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 R624/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for R257/day from Provider's pick, booked on Aug. 22.

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

    Alamo is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Edinburgh. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R6 010 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 R25 759, with the average price for a rental being around R859 a day. Book with Provider's pick, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 80% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Edinburgh.

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