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Cheap Car Hire in Edinburgh from R314

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Edinburgh with a pick-up date of 8/9 and drop-off date of 18/9. 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.
Driver's age: 26-65
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Edinburgh car hires in 2024

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 26 July 2024.

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Price of petrol per litre

R34,59

Average price per day

R706

Cheapest price per day

R314

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Edinburgh?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Edinburgh and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 26 July 2024.

January

R570

February

R533

March

R809

April

R938

May

R1 103

June

R956

July

R1 011

August

R1 048

September

R827

October

R717

November

R588

December

R846

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Edinburgh is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is May. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Edinburgh

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Edinburgh and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 26 July 2024.

There are currently 102 hire locations operating in Edinburgh spread across 34 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Edinburgh is small car at R314 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People carrier

People carrier

R1 174+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 774+

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

R1 295+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 831+

Compare available car types for rental in Edinburgh

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Edinburgh to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 July 2024.

Small cars

R372 - R1 223

All Car Types

R377 - R2 223

To hire a small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R896/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~R372/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 223/day). In fact, November is about 59% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, renting a small car saves you 30% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Edinburgh small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R1 174/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~R911/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R2 094/day). In fact, March is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, renting a medium car saves you 9% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Edinburgh medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R1 965/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~R1 030/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R3 956/day). In fact, January is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, renting a large car is 35% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R1 302/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~R1 121/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R3 346/day). In fact, July is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, renting a SUV is 2% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Edinburgh SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R1 524/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~R1 658/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R3 514/day). In fact, September is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, renting a van is 17% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R1 258/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom (~R1 133/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R5 595/day). In fact, January is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Edinburgh. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Edinburgh, renting a luxury car saves you 2% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Volkswagen Polo VivoR314/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR342/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 26 July 2024.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Edinburgh, including Arnold Clark, DRIVALIA and National. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

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

DRIVALIA

3 locations

National

10,0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

8,0

Avis

8,9
Very Good
4 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,4

Comfort

9,0

Overall

8,9

Pick-up/drop-off

9,2

Value

8,7

Alamo

8,5
Very Good
9 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

7,8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,1
Very Good
13 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,4

Budget

7,6
Good
6 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,5

Sixt

7,2
Good
16 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,6

Best Edinburgh car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Edinburgh. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Edinburgh with an average daily rate of R707. Data was last updated on 26 July 2024.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to hiring a car in Edinburgh. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR314/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR342/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Hyundai i20R471/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 July 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R706/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for R379/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Jul. 21.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Edinburgh?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Edinburgh from the following companies over the past two weeks: GREEN MOTION (R314/day), DRIVALIA (R520/day), and Europcar (R754/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Edinburgh?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Arnold Clark (10,0 rating), National (10,0 rating) and Alamo (9,3 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Edinburgh.

  • What are petrol prices like in Edinburgh?

    The average price of petrol in Edinburgh is R34,59/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 556 and R2 248 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    GREEN MOTION is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Edinburgh. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R3 575 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Edinburgh for the best price?

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 40%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Edinburgh.

  • 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 R15 320, with the average price for a rental being around R511 a day. Book with GREEN MOTION , to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 50% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Edinburgh.

  • How much is a car hire in Edinburgh for a weekend?

    For a weekend car hire in Edinburgh, you can expect the average price to be around R0. Usually a Economy hire in Edinburgh is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Economy for August, it will cost approximately R396 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Edinburgh is Compact (Nissan Juke) based on our Cheapflights data.

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Small car hires in Edinburgh

Find small car hire deals in Edinburgh from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Edinburgh cost an average of R933 per day. Price data was last updated on 26 July 2024.
Renault KwidR931/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Chevrolet SparkR935/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark

Van hires in Edinburgh

Find people carrier hire deals in Edinburgh from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Edinburgh cost an average of R3 745 per day. Price data was last updated on 26 July 2024.
Peruse some of the best options we've found for hirin a van in the Edinburgh area. If you're not finding the right deal for your van hire, check back soon as deals are constantly being refreshed.
Toyota AvanzaR1 269/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Toyota AvanzaR1 269/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Suzuki ErtigaR1 830/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga

Car hires by fuel type in Edinburgh

Browse car hires by fuel type in Edinburgh. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Edinburgh. Deals were last updated on 26 July 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Edinburgh. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R31+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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