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Cheap Car Hire in Glasgow from R471

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 Glasgow with a pick-up date of 10/4 and drop-off date of 3/5. 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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Popular car types in Glasgow

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Glasgow and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 27 January 2026.

There are 27 hire agencies servicing Glasgow. These agencies, altogether, have 69 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Glasgow with prices from R471 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in Glasgow:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Mini

Mini

Luxury

Luxury

R1 626+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compare car hire deals in Glasgow by type

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

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

Volkswagen up!R471/day
2
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A/C
Volkswagen up!
Volkswagen Polo VivoR495/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Nissan MicraR518/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Micra

Best car hire deals found in Glasgow

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Glasgow. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Glasgow with an average daily rate of R699. Data was last updated on 27 January 2026.
Volkswagen up!R471/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen up!
Volkswagen Polo VivoR495/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Nissan MicraR518/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Micra

Cheapflights insights for Glasgow car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Glasgow, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Glasgow?

To get the best deal on car hire in Glasgow, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R545, which is about 1 213% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Glasgow?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Glasgow is Arnold Clark (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Avis (rated 9.1/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Glasgow? February is the cheapest month, costing about R401 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R834. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R417

February

R401

March

R561

April

R834

May

R818

June

R721

July

R818

August

R785

September

R689

October

R625

November

R513

December

R802

What car do most people hire in Glasgow?

Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Glasgow. Luxury cars (Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Glasgow?

Sunnycars has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Arnold Clark has the second-highest number of locations in Glasgow at 6.

Top rental agencies in Glasgow

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Glasgow known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Glasgow. Reviews were last updated on 27 January 2026.

Arnold Clark

10,0
Wonderful
1 review6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Avis

9,1
Wonderful
5 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

9,1

Overall

9,1

Pick-up/drop-off

9,5

Value

8,8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,2
Very Good
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,0

Sixt

7,9
Good
5 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

9,2

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,3

Budget

7,5
Good
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,0

Europcar

7,0
Good
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,5

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

8,0

GREEN MOTION

5,6
Fair
12 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

6,9

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

5,8

Easirent

5,5
Fair
13 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,9

Overall

5,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

5,6

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Glasgow, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 January 2026.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Glasgow for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in Glasgow, offering car hire for around R3 461 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Glasgow?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Glasgow for a month is certainly possible.

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

    Car hire prices in Glasgow are typically R0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Mini to save money on your trip to R0. Our users have found prices for Mini car hire in February to be on average R0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Glasgow

Browse car hires by fuel type in Glasgow. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Glasgow. Deals were last updated on 27 January 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Glasgow. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R59+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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