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Cheap Car Hire in Edinburgh from R385

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 Edinburgh with a pick-up date of 25/8 and drop-off date of 1/9. 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.
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Edinburgh car hires in 2025

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 2 August 2025.

Most popular company

DRIVALIA

Price of petrol per litre

R32,87

Average price per day

R882

Cheapest price per day

R385
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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 2 August 2025.
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There are currently 104 hire locations operating in Edinburgh spread across 35 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Edinburgh is small car at R385 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R420+

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Compact

Compact

R455+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 048+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 528+

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Mini

Mini

R385+

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Premium

Premium

R946+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 225+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R597+

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Compare car hire deals in Edinburgh by type

Here are the best Edinburgh small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Edinburgh SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Edinburgh van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Edinburgh luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Datsun GoR385/day
2
M
A/C
Datsun Go
Found 07/31/25
Suzuki SwiftR420/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Found 07/31/25
Toyota YarisR455/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 07/31/25

Best car hire deals found in Edinburgh

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 R838. Data was last updated on 2 August 2025.
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.
Datsun GoR385/day
2
M
A/C
Datsun Go
Found 07/31/25
Suzuki SwiftR420/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Found 07/31/25
Toyota YarisR455/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 07/31/25

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 R617/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 310% off the average price.

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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 R449,99/day. Enterprise Rent-A-Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R470,33/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 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Arnold Clark
Arnold Clark
10.0
National
National
10.0
keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
9.0
Avis
Avis
9.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Edinburgh?

Planning to hire a car in Edinburgh? February is the cheapest month, costing about R508 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 017. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R563

February

R508

March

R636

April

R1 017

May

R1 017

June

R872

July

R962

August

R926

September

R745

October

R672

November

R636

December

R981

What car do most people hire in Edinburgh?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Edinburgh are the following: Compact cars (Ford Focus Sedan or similar), Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar), and SUV cars (Class Standard SUV or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Edinburgh?

Sunnycars has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Edinburgh at 8.

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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 2 August 2025.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Edinburgh, including Arnold Clark, National and keddy by Europcar. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Arnold Clark

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

10,0

National

10,0
Wonderful
3 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9,7

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,7

Value

9,0

keddy by Europcar

9,0
Wonderful
1 review•6 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

9,0

Avis

9,0
Wonderful
4 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

9,2

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,4

Value

8,9

Alamo

8,6
Very Good
12 reviews•3 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

7,9
Good
18 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

8,7

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,6

Sixt

7,4
Good
18 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

6,6

Budget

7,4
Good
9 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,4

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Edinburgh, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 August 2025.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Edinburgh?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R882/day when booking a car hire in Edinburgh. The absolute best deal a user found was for R504/day from DRIVALIA , booked on Jul. 27.

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

    DRIVALIA 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 211 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 R26 618, with the average price for a rental being around R887 a day. Book with DRIVALIA , to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 49% 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 Mini 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 Mini for September, it will cost approximately R784 per day.

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 2 August 2025.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Edinburgh. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R26+).

Electric

Electric

R26+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R40+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R90+

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