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Edinburgh car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Edinburgh. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 July 2026.

Most popular company

ARNOLDCLARK

Price of petrol per litre

R33,14

Average price per day

R850

Cheapest price per day

R474

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 R590/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 262% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Edinburgh?

Looking to hire a car in Edinburgh? DRIVALIA had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R31,45/day. Alamo also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R31,72/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.

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 R492 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R886. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R492

February

R508

March

R607

April

R836

May

R886

June

R722

July

R886

August

R886

September

R689

October

R607

November

R541

December

R869

What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Edinburgh are the following: SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar), Compact cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar), and Luxury cars (Mercedes-Benz E-Class 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.

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 1 July 2026.

Arnold Clark

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

10,0

National

10,0
Wonderful
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

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 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

8,6

Avis

8,6
Very Good
4 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,9

Value

8,4

Easirent

6,5
Okay
20 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,7

Europcar

6,1
Okay
28 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

5,8

DRIVALIA

3,6
Poor
9 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

5,8

Overall

3,6

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

3,8

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

2,0
Poor
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

2,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 July 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R850/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for R474/day from Europcar, booked on Jun. 27.

  • 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 610 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 R24 041, with the average price for a rental being around R801 a day. Book with Europcar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 64% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Edinburgh.

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